galaxias

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • (astronomy) the Galaxy, the Milky Way
  • milkstone

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (Milky Way, milky).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γαλαξίας

Gloss

Milky Way, milky

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