Magellanic Cloud en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Meanings
- A galaxy that is a member of the Magellanic Clouds. Either of two irregular galaxies that are close companions of our Milky Way galaxy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magellanic Clouds | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Mini Magellanic Cloud · Small Magellanic Cloud · Large Magellanic Cloud
Translations (9)
ka მაგელანის ღრუბელი (galaxy) · hi मॅजलॅनिक बादल (galaxy) · fi Magellanin pilvi (galaxy) · mi Pūrangi (galaxy) · mi Te Whakaruruhau (galaxy) · fr nuage de Magellan (galaxy) · sv Magellanskt moln (galaxy) · hu Magellán-felhő (galaxy) · pl Obłok Magellana (galaxy)