green bean galaxy

== English == === Alternative forms === greenbean galaxy === Etymology === Blend of bean +‎ green pea galaxy. From being similar in appearance to green pea galaxies but larger, as with beans and peas. === Noun === green bean galaxy (plural green bean galaxies) (astronomy) A type of galaxy with a green tinge. They are thought to be caused by an ionization wave from a nearby quasar whose beam blasted through the galaxy, causing the glow. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Hypernyms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ====