Meaning Of The Word Galatea

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Galatea in American English
a statue of a maiden which is given life by Aphrodite after its sculptor, Pygmalion, falls in love with it
a strong, twill cotton cloth, often striped, used for play clothes, uniforms, etc.
noun: a sea nymph who was the lover of Acis
noun: a strong cotton fabric, plain or striped, for clothing

galatea in British English
noun: 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
noun: a strong twill-weave cotton fabric, striped or plain, for clothing

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