Synonyms for galaxy

Noun

1. galaxy, collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage

usage: a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)

2. galax, galaxy, wandflower, beetleweed, coltsfoot, Galax urceolata, herb, herbaceous plant

usage: 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

3. galaxy, extragalactic nebula, collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage

usage: (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust; "`extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'"