a strong, twill cotton cloth, often striped, used for play clothes, uniforms, etc.
noun
Gr. Myth. a statue of a maiden which is given life by Aphrodite after its sculptor, Pygmalion, falls in love with it: name applied in post-classical times
See galatea in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(gălˌə-tēˈə)
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A durable, often striped cotton fabric used in making clothing.
(gălˌə-tēˈə)
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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.
The satellite of Neptune that is fourth in distance from the planet.