"supergalaxy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: supergalaxies [plural]
Etymology: super- + galaxy Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|galaxy}} super- + galaxy Head templates: {{en-noun}} supergalaxy (plural supergalaxies)
  1. A very large, extended cluster of galaxies. Categories (topical): Astrophysics Related terms: supergalactic
    Sense id: en-supergalaxy-en-noun-yuRQNVMW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super-

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