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单词 galax
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Definition of galax in English:

galax

noun ˈɡalaks
  • A plant of or formerly included in the genus Galax (now of the family Diapensiaceae); specifically G. urceolata (formerly G. aphylla), now the only member of the genus, a low-growing, evergreen herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States, having shiny, heart-shaped leaves much used in floristry, and racemes of small white flowers. Also (in form Galax): the genus itself.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Colin Milne (c1743–1815), Church of England clergyman and botanist. From scientific Latin Galax, genus name (Linnaeus Species plantarum I. 200) from Hellenistic Greek γαλαξίας.

Definition of galax in US English:

galax

nounˈɡalaks
  • A plant of or formerly included in the genus Galax (now of the family Diapensiaceae); specifically G. urceolata (formerly G. aphylla), now the only member of the genus, a low-growing, evergreen herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States, having shiny, heart-shaped leaves much used in floristry, and racemes of small white flowers. Also (in form Galax): the genus itself.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in Colin Milne (c1743–1815), Church of England clergyman and botanist. From scientific Latin Galax, genus name (Linnaeus Species plantarum I. 200) from Hellenistic Greek γαλαξίας.

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