andromeda
C1 · Advanced★☆☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a large group of stars (a galaxy) that is close to our own Milky Way
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“You can see the Andromeda galaxy with your eyes on a very clear night.”
“Scientists think Andromeda will crash into our galaxy in a few billion years.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any shrub of the genus Pieris (family Ericaceae), having leathery leaves and small flowers.