Synonyms of galaxy

1. galaxy, collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage: usage: a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)
2. galax, galaxy, wandflower, beetleweed, coltsfoot, Galax urceolata, herb, herbaceous plant: usage: tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
3. galaxy, extragalactic nebula, collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage: usage: (astronomy) a collection of star systems; any of the billions of systems each having many stars and nebulae and dust; "`extragalactic nebula' is a former name for `galaxy'"