Galileo Definition & Meaning

galileo
noun
  1. Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use a telescope to study the stars; demonstrated that different weights descend at the same rate; perfected the refracting telescope that enabled him to make many discoveries (1564-1642)

"Galileo" in song lyrics

See how galileo is used in real songs:

  • "Explorer of the solar system like Galileo"
    Jedi Mind Tricks w/ Lost children of Babylon — Crop Circle Communion
  • "The paparazzi study the stars like Galileo"
    The Rodentz — How Rodentz Roll
  • "or playdough you'll see stars like Galileo"
    Virtuoso — Smash Ta Piece Theatre

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