2 entries under this word

Galilean

Găl'i-lē'an, n.

noun

n. [Lat. Galilæus, from Galilæa, Gr. Γαλιλαία, Galilee; Fr. Galiléen.]

  1. (Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Galilee, in Judea.
  2. (Eccl. Hist.) One of a class among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; — called also Herodian.

Gāl'i-lē'an, a.

adjective

a. (Geog.) Belonging or relating to Galilee.

Galilean telescope. See TELESCOPE.