Galaxian

/ɡə'læks.i.ən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or resembling the galax plant, or characteristic of galaxes.

Etymology

Derived from galax with the suffix -ian, meaning 'of or relating to'; this allows the plant name to become a descriptive adjective.

Kelly Says

Creating adjective forms from plant names helps botanists describe characteristics—'galaxian foliage' lets you describe something with the glossy, heart-shaped qualities of galax without naming the plant itself.

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