nebula
noun
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, visible as a luminous patch or area of darkness; in medicine, a clouded spot on the cornea.
Etymology
From Latin nebula "mist, vapor, cloud," cognate with Greek nephele "cloud" and Sanskrit nabhas "cloud, sky."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The Orion Nebula is visible to the naked eye on clear winter nights."
- 2.
"New stars are born within the swirling gases of the nebula."
- 3.
"The Hubble telescope captured stunning images of distant nebulae."
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Fun Fact
The plural of nebula can be either "nebulae" (Latin) or "nebulas" (English). Before galaxies were understood, they were called "spiral nebulae." The Andromeda Galaxy was known as the Andromeda Nebula until 1924.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 6 letters (N, E, B, U, L, A)
Scrabble Value: 8 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "NEBULA" appears in many related words.
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