galax
[ gey-laks ]
/ ˈgeɪ læks /
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noun
a plant, Galax urceolata, of the southeastern U.S., having rounded, evergreen leaves and spikes of small white flowers.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Also called beetleweed.
Origin of galax
1745–55; <New Latin <Greek gál(a) milk + Latin -āx noun suffix
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Example sentences from the Web for galax
Nearly everywhere in our woods the beautiful ruddy-bronze galax is abundant.
Our Southern Highlanders|Horace KephartTaking off the top, Alice lifted out a huge bunch of beautiful galax leaves and another of the daintiest sprays of evergreen.
Grandfather's Love Pie|Miriam Gaines