Magellanic spiral en · NOUN
Etymology
From the pattern found in the prototype of the class, the Large Magellanic Cloud, a type-1 irregular galaxy with a spiral structure having one arm. Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.
Meanings
- A type of galaxy, a spiral galaxy with one arm. Also consider a type of irregular galaxy. Usually, such spirals are a dwarf galaxy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magellanic spirals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
spiral galaxy · Irr-I · galaxy · irregular galaxy