English Explanatory Dictionary

orphan star

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

a star that is not part of any galaxy, but exists in intergalactic space instead

Word forms

orphan star orphan stars

Etymology

From orphan + star from the star being separated (orphaned) from its parent galaxy.

Related words

rogue planet interstellar planet

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