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spiral galaxy
spi·ral gal·ax·y (plural spi·ral gal·ax·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
galaxy with spiral arms: a galaxy consisting of an older central nucleus of stars from which extend two spiral arms of gas, dust, and newer stars
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