orphan star

English

Etymology

orphan +‎ star from the star being separated (orphaned) from its parent galaxy

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)

Noun

orphan star (plural orphan stars)

(astronomy) a star that is not part of any galaxy, but exists in intergalactic space instead

Hypernyms

intergalactic star

Coordinate terms

hypervelocity star

See also

rogue planet (analogous situation with planets without parent stars)
interstellar planet (analogous situation with planets without parent stars)

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