galatea

Definition of Galatea in English :

1. galatea

(Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Galatea

noun

a strong twill-weave cotton fabric, striped or plain, for clothing

noun

Greek mythology

a statue of a maiden brought to life by Aphrodite in response to the prayers of the sculptor Pygmalion, who had fallen in love with his creation

noun

Greek Mythology

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

noun

a strong, twill cotton cloth, often striped, used for play clothes, uniforms, etc.

n.
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.

n.

A durable, often striped cotton fabric used in making clothing.