ˈgāˌlaks noun
Etymology: New Latin, probably from Greek galaxias Milky Way galaxy
1. capitalized : a monotypic genus of evergreen herbs (family Diapensiaceae) of the southeastern United States with round to heart-shaped leaves that turn maroon, coppery, or purplish in the fall and are much used for funeral and other decorations
2. -es : any plant of the genus Galax