Laniakea

Translingual

Etymology

From English Laniakea, from Hawaiian lani+ākea.

Proper noun

Laniakea

  1. (astronomy) Laniakea: A galaxy supercluster in local Universe; The supercluster containing the Earth.

English

Etymology

From Hawaiian lani (heaven) + ākea (spacious, immeasurable).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌlɑːni.əˈkeɪ.ə/

Proper noun

Laniakea (uncountable)

  1. (astronomy) Laniakea: A supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way

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  • Translingual: Laniakea
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