Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the Magellanic Clouds, two satellite galaxies of the Milky Way

“The Magellanic clouds are two large satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, visible to the naked eye in the southern hemisphere.”

2. noun

A cloud or other astronomical object, especially one of the Magellanic Clouds

“The Magellanic is a beautiful object in the night sky, visible from Earth.”

3. proper noun

A type of butterfly, specifically the Magellanic Firewing, a species of butterfly found in South America

“The Magellanic Firewing is a stunning butterfly species found in the forests of South America.”