First Known Use: 1718
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nebula
noun neb·u·la \ˈne-byə-lə\
: a cloud of gas or dust in space that can sometimes be seen at night
: a group of stars that are very far away and look like a bright cloud at night
plural neb·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also neb·u·las
Full Definition of NEBULA
1
: any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
2
: galaxy 1b; especially : a galaxy other than the Milky Way galaxy —not used technically
— neb·u·lar \-lər\ adjective
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Origin of NEBULA
New Latin, from Latin, mist, cloud; akin to Old High German nebul fog, Greek nephelē, nephos cloud
NEBULAR Defined for Kids
nebula
noun neb·u·la \ˈne-byə-lə\
plural neb·u·lae \-ˌlē\ or neb·u·las
Definition of NEBULA for Kids
1
: any of many clouds of gas or dust seen in the sky among the stars
2
: galaxy 2
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nebula
noun neb·u·la \ˈneb-yə-lə\
plural neb·u·las or neb·u·lae \-ˌlē, -ˌlī\
Medical Definition of NEBULA
: a slight cloudy opacity of the cornea
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