gallic
adjective
Simple meaning
Of, about, or derived from galls.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɡælɪk
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Definition
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adjective
Of, pertaining to, or derived from galls.
Alternative letter-case form of Gallic: Of or related to ancient Gaul, the medieval Frankish kingdom, or its successor states.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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This meaning: Of, pertaining to, or derived from galls.
Used this way, gallic is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use gallic
- “Ancient Gallic dialects.”adjective
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A large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow.
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A colorless crystalline acid obtained from tannin.
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