English Explanatory Dictionary

Laniakea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɑːni.əˈkeɪ.ə/

Word forms

Laniakea

Etymology

From Hawaiian lani (“heaven”) + ākea (“spacious, immeasurable”).

Synonyms

Local Supercluster LS LSC

Related words

SC SCG SCl SClG supercluster
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