γαλαξίας

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • the Milky Way galaxy (with implied κύκλος (circle, sphere))
  • tailor's chalk (with implied λίθος (stone))
  • dogfish

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek γᾰ́λᾰ (milk).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γᾰ́λᾰ

Gloss

milk

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

乳

Emoji
🍼 🐄 🐐 🐮 🥛 🧋

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