coalsack
nounEtymology From coal + sack.
1
A sack for carrying coal.
2
Astronomy, Natural sciences Any of the spaces in the Milky Way which are very black, owing to the nearly complete absence of stars.
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From coal + sack.
A sack for carrying coal.
Astronomy, Natural sciences Any of the spaces in the Milky Way which are very black, owing to the nearly complete absence of stars.
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