Orion Arm

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Orion Arm

  2. (astronomy) A minor spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy, containing the Solar System.
    Synonyms: Orion Spur, Local Arm, Local Spur
    Holonyms: Milky Way, Milky Way Galaxy < Local Group < Virgo Supercluster < Laniakea < Universe
    Meronyms: Earth < Solar System

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