Milky Way galaxy

noun

Definition of MILKY WAY GALAXY

: the galaxy of which the sun and the solar system are a part and which contains the myriads of stars that create the light of the Milky Way

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MILKY WAY GALAXY Defined for Kids

noun

: the galaxy of which the sun and the solar system are a part and which contains the stars that make up the Milky Way

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