orphan star

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)

Noun

orphan star (plural orphan stars)

1. (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)