Galilean
Pronunciation : Gal`i*le"an
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gal`i*le"an
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. Galilaeus, fr. Galilaea Galilee, Gr. galil?en.]
Definition : Defn: Of or relating to Galilee.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Gal`i*le"an
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
2. (Jewish Hist.)
Defn: One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans. Byron.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913