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

Related terms

• spiralgalax