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macho

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macho [′mä·chō]
(astronomy)
A massive object in the halo of the Milky Way Galaxy, detected by the effects of gravitational lensing; such objects are hypothesized to account for the dark matter in the universe. Derived from massive compact halo object.


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Despite a traditionally macho culture, Mexico has become very gay-friendly in some areas, including the resort community of Los Cabos.
From The Washington Post: "Decaf coffee, sensitivity training, roadside assistance, hybrid cars: These indicators of rampant 'metrosexuality' are enough to make real men fear for their very existence, say the macho editors at Niaxim magazine.
Evidence: the tumultuous ovation that greeted the premiere of Artistic Director Jelon Vieira's Anjo de Rua, a rambling affair that stereotypes men as macho hunks and women as sexy bimbos.
 
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