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Galilee, Sea of
galingale
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galipot
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gall (3)
gall [ gawl ] (plural galls)


noun 
Definition:
 
swelling on tree: a swelling on a tree or plant caused by insects, fungi, bacteria, or external damage
[14th century. Via Old French< Latin galla "oak gall"]
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