English Explanatory Dictionary

green bean galaxy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

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.

Word forms

green bean galaxy green bean galaxies

Etymology

Blend of bean + green pea galaxy. From being similar in appearance to green pea galaxies but larger, as with beans and peas.

Synonyms

green bean GB GBG GB galaxy

Related words

bean galaxy green green bean green galaxy green pea green pea galaxy pea pea galaxy

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