In the scene where Data and Troi are asking the Computer to identify these terms, it's established that the same word can have numerous different meanings throu

In the scene where Data and Troi are asking the Computer to identify these terms, it's established that the same word can have numerous different meanings throughout the Galaxy: TROI: Computer, search for the term Darmok in all linguistic databases for this sector. COMPUTER: Searching. Darmok is the name of a seventh dynasty emperor on Kanda Four. A mytho-historical hunter on Shantil Three. A colony on Malindi Seven. A frozen dessert on Tazna Five. A TROI: Stop search. Computer, how many entries are there for Darmok? COMPUTER: Forty seven. ... DATA: Freeze. Computer, search for the term Tanagra. All databases. COMPUTER: Searching. Tanagra. The ruling family on Gallos Two. A ceremonial drink on Lerishi Four. An island-continent on Shantil Three