a.Astronomy, pertaining to a galaxy. galactagogue, n. & a. (substance) promoting milk secretion. galactoid, a. milk-like. galactometer, n. instrument measuring density of milk. galactophore, n. milk duct. galactopherous, a. conveying milk. galactophygous, a. preventing milk secretion. galactopoiesis, n. milk production and secretion. galactopoietic, a.galactorrhoea, n. excessive milk flow.
The crescent is a symbol of Islam and the green also denotes Islam. The four stars and the four stripes of colour represent the four islands in the group (including Mayotte, which is a French dependency). Effective date: 2002.