Galaxes

/ɡə'læksɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of galax; multiple galax plants or groupings of this evergreen species.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of galax, adding the standard English -es ending to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

While 'galaxes' might look like it's related to 'galaxies' in space, it's actually just the plural of a humble forest plant—a great reminder that not every word with 'gal-' is about astronomy!

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