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- [gey-laks]
- /ˈgeɪ læks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gey-laks]
- /ˈgeɪ læks/
Definitions of galax word
- noun galax a plant, Galax urceolata, of the southeastern U.S., having rounded, evergreen leaves and spikes of small white flowers. 1
- noun galax an evergreen flowering plant of the family Diapensiaceae, native to south-eastern parts of North America 0
- noun galax a dicotyledonous evergreen plant (Galax aphylla) of the SE U.S., with shiny leaves (often used in wreaths) and small, white flowers 0
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Origin of galax
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < New Latin < Greek gál(a) milk + Latin -āx noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Galax
noun
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galax popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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