galax

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Definition of galax in English English dictionary

tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall

Related Terms

genus galax

evergreen herbs of southeastern United States

Hyphenation

Ga·lax

Turkish pronunciation

gäläks

Pronunciation

/ˈgaˌlaks/ /ˈɡæˌlæks/

Etymology

[ 'gA-"laks ] (noun.) circa 1753. New Latin.