English Explanatory Dictionary

Great Sky River

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Milky Way, the night sky visual phenomenon caused by dense regions of the Milky Way Galaxy appearing nebulous. (Used especially in Native American contexts.)

Word forms

Great Sky River the Great Sky River

Etymology

Translation of the name of the night sky phenomenon in several Native American cultures.

Synonyms

Silvery River Milky Way
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