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gala

ga·la [ gáylə, glə ] (plural ga·las)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. party: a special festive occasion that typically includes food and entertainment

2. U.K. sporting competition: a sporting event, especially a swimming contest, with a variety of different races and competitions
a swimming gala

[Early 17th century. Via Old French gale "merrymaking" < Arabic khil'a "fine garment given as a present, festive attire, festive occasion"]
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