galax

See also: Galax

Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας (galaxías) from γάλα (gála, “milk”). Attested since 1949.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡaˈlaks/

Noun

galax c

  1. (astronomy) galaxy; a large collection of stars
    Synonyms: vintergata, stjärnsystem
    Coordinate term: stjärnsysten (“stellar system”)

Declension

Declension of galax
nominative genitive
singular indefinite galax galax
definite galaxen galaxens
plural indefinite galaxer galaxers
definite galaxerna galaxernas
  • spiralgalax
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