galax

[ gey-laks ]

noun

1. a plant, Galax urceolata, of the southeastern U.S., having rounded, evergreen leaves and spikes of small white flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of galax¹

1745–55; < New Latin < Greek gál ( a ) milk + Latin -āx noun suffix

Example Sentences

Nearly everywhere in our woods the beautiful ruddy-bronze galax is abundant.

From Project Gutenberg

Taking off the top, Alice lifted out a huge bunch of beautiful galax leaves and another of the daintiest sprays of evergreen.

From Project Gutenberg