Galilees

/ɡæləˈliːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of Galileo or plural form relating to things Galilean; could refer to multiple references to Galileo or Galilean subjects.

Etymology

From Galileo, the Italian scientist, or from Galilee with plural formation. If referring to the scientist, it comes from his birthplace Galileo in Tuscany, Italy.

Kelly Says

Galileo is one of history's most famous scientists—he basically invented the telescope as a tool for astronomy and got in major trouble with the church for saying Earth orbits the Sun, making him a symbol of science versus dogma.

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