Gal·a·te·a (g l  -t  )n. 1. Greek Mythology A maiden who was originally a statue carved by Pygmalion and who was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to the sculptor's pleas. 2. The satellite of Neptune that is fourth in distance from the planet. |
| gal·a·te·a (gl-t) n. A durable, often striped cotton fabric used in making clothing. [After the Galatea, a 19th-century English warship (from the fabric's use for children's sailor suits).] |
galatea [ˌgæləˈtɪə]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a strong twill-weave cotton fabric, striped or plain, for clothing
[named after the man-of-war HMS Galatea (the fabric was at one time in demand for children's sailor suits)]
Galatea [ˌgæləˈtɪə]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth a statue of a maiden brought to life by Aphrodite in response to the prayers of the sculptor Pygmalion, who had fallen in love with his creation
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Galatea - (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayersGreek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks |
How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|