galax

noun ga·lax \ˈgā-ˌlaks\

Definition of GALAX

: an evergreen herb (Galax urceolata syn. G. aphylla of the order Diapensiales) of the southeastern United States that has glossy leaves and is related to the heaths (order Ericales)

Origin of GALAX

New Latin

First Known Use: circa 1753

Rhymes with GALAX

addax, anthrax, banjax, beeswax, borax, broadax, climax, coax, Colfax, death tax, earwax, flat tax, hyrax, Lomax, lost wax, meat-ax, panchax, pickax, poleax, poll tax, relax, sales tax, sin tax, smilax, stamp tax, storax, styrax, surtax, syntax, thorax, toadflax

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