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How do you spell Galaxy?

Correct spelling

galaxy

Remember: GAL-AX-Y like milk spilled across the sky

Why is galaxy spelled this way?

From Greek galaxias, milky. GALA (milk). The galaxy was named for its milky appearance — the Milky Way a river of light that ancient observers compared to spilled milk across the sky.

Common misspellings of galaxy

gallaxygalaxiegalaksy

Example

The Andromeda galaxy is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell galaxy?+
The correct spelling is "galaxy". Remember: GAL-AX-Y like milk spilled across the sky
Is it gallaxy or galaxy?+
The correct spelling is "galaxy", not "gallaxy".

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