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elliptical galaxy
el·lip·ti·cal gal·ax·y (plural el·lip·ti·cal gal·ax·ies)


noun 
Definition:
 
eclipse-shaped galaxy: a galaxy with an overall elliptical or spherical shape and no arms or internal structure
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