/ Dictionary / Index E elliptical galaxy: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ellip'tical gal'axy Pronunciation: [key] — Astron. Astron. a type of galaxy having the shape of a spheroid or ellipsoid, rather than a disk. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. elliptical elliptical light Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language