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Noun: Galilean  `galu'leeun
  1. One of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo
    - Galilean satellite
     
  2. An inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)
    - Galilaean
Adjective: Galilean  `galu'leeun
  1. Of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants
    - Galilaean
     
  2. Of or relating to Galileo or his works

Derived forms: Galileans

See also: Galilee, Galileo

Type of: denizen, dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant, satellite

Encyclopedia: Galilean