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Galatea

Syllabification: (Gal·a·te·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌgaləˈtēə/
Definition of Galatea
  • 1 Greek Mythology a sea nymph courted by the Cyclops Polyphemus, who in jealousy killed his rival Acis.
  • 2the name given to the statue fashioned by Pygmalion and brought to life.

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