dwarf elliptical galaxy

English

Noun

dwarf elliptical galaxy (plural dwarf elliptical galaxies)

  1. (astronomy) An elliptical galaxy that is smaller than an ordinary elliptical galaxy, common in galaxy groups and clusters.
    Coordinate term: giant elliptical galaxy
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