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gal•a•te•a

Pronunciation: (gal"u-tē'u), [key]
—n.
a strong cotton fabric, plain or striped, for clothing.

Gal•a•te•a

Pronunciation: (gal"u-tē'u), [key]
—n. Class. Myth.
1. a sea nymph who was the lover of Acis.
2. a maiden who had been an ivory statue carved by Pygmalion and brought to life by Aphrodite in response to his prayers.

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