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Galilean

ga·li·lean

US/ˌɡælʌˈliʌn/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

1.

of or relating to Galileo or his works

2.

of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants

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2.

one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo

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Originated 1605-15 from Latin Galilaeus [from Ancient Greek Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos)] + -an.

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