Where does “γαλαξίας” come from?
γαλαξίας (Ancient Greek) comes from Ancient Greek γάλα, from Proto-Indo-European glakt-.
γαλαξίας (Ancient Greek): the Milky Way galaxy; tailor's chalk; dogfish
Definitions
- the Milky Way galaxy; tailor's chalk; dogfish
Ancestry of “γαλαξίας”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γάλα | milk; milky sap; the Milky Way galaxy |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | glakt- | — |
Words derived from “γαλαξίας”