"dwarf elliptical galaxy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dwarf elliptical galaxies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dwarf elliptical galaxy (plural dwarf elliptical galaxies)
  1. (astronomy) An elliptical galaxy that is smaller than an ordinary elliptical galaxy, common in galaxy groups and clusters. Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-dwarf_elliptical_galaxy-en-noun-zKD23M7Y Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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