green bean galaxy en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of bean + green pea galaxy. From being similar in appearance to green pea galaxies but larger, as with beans and peas.
Meanings
- A type of galaxy with a green tinge, thought to be caused by an ionization wave from a nearby quasar whose beam blasted through the galaxy, causing the glow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| green bean galaxies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Relateds
green galaxy · bean · pea galaxy · green pea · galaxy · green · green bean · green pea galaxy · pea
Synonyms
GB galaxy · GBG · green bean · GB