Definition of galaxy

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • galaxy is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • galaxy is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • galaxy is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of galaxy


  • tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. beetleweed
    2. coltsfoot
    3. galax
    4. galax urceolata
    5. wandflower
  • (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust (noun)

    Examples

    1. `extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'

    Synonyms

    1. extragalactic nebula
  • a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people) (noun)

See definition of galaxy in Merriam Webster