"massive and compact halo object" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: massive and compact halo objects [plural]
Etymology: A backformation from MACHO, where the "A" originally was the second letter in the word "massive", in "MAssive Compact Halo Object", to provide a separate word to fill in the "A" in the acronym, using "and" Head templates: {{en-noun}} massive and compact halo object (plural massive and compact halo objects)
  1. Alternative form of massive compact halo object Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: massive compact halo object
    Sense id: en-massive_and_compact_halo_object-en-noun-4-F~6fyb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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