dwarf elliptical galaxy

noun

An elliptical galaxy that is smaller than an ordinary elliptical galaxy, common in galaxy groups and clusters.

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Meanings

noundwarf elliptical galaxy (plural dwarf elliptical galaxies)

plural dwarf elliptical galaxies

  1. astronomyAn elliptical galaxy that is smaller than an ordinary elliptical galaxy, common in galaxy groups and clusters.
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