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Milky Way

noun

Definition of Milky Way

1 : a broad luminous irregular band of light that stretches completely around the celestial sphere and is caused by the light of myriads of faint stars
2 : milky way galaxy

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14th century

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Milky Way

noun

Definition of Milky Way for Students

1 : a broad band of light that stretches across the sky and is caused by the light of a very great number of faint stars
2 : milky way galaxy

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