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| ga·la [ gáylə, glə ] (plural ga·las) |
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1. party: a special festive occasion that typically includes food and entertainment
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2. U.K. sporting competition: a sporting event, especially a swimming contest, with a variety of different races and competitions
  a swimming gala
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| [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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