galactic

galactic
/geuh lak"tik/, adj.
1. Astron.
a. of or pertaining to a galaxy.
b. of or pertaining to the Milky Way.
2. immense; huge; vast: a problem of galactic proportions.
3. Physiol. pertaining to or stimulating the secretion of milk.
[1830-40; < Gk galaktikós milky. See GALACT-, -IC]

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