galaxy

Noun

• (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust
  • `extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'
    

• tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall

• a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  extragalactic nebula , galax , wandflower , beetleweed , coltsfoot , Galax urceolata