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Noun: Magellanic Cloud
  1. Either of two small galaxies orbiting the Milky Way; visible near the South Celestial Pole
    - Magellanic Clouds

Derived forms: Magellanic Clouds

Type of: extragalactic nebula, galaxy

Encyclopedia: Magellanic Cloud