gall
- n an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
- n a skin sore caused by chafing
- n abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury
- n a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
- n a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats
- n the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
- v become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
- v irritate or vex
It galls me that we lost the suit
gall-berry
- n evergreen holly of eastern North America with oblong leathery leaves and small black berries
gall bladder
- n a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion
gall gnat
- n fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
gall midge
- n fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
gall of the earth
- n common perennial herb widely distributed in the southern and eastern United States having drooping clusters of pinkish flowers and thick basal leaves suggesting a lion's foot in shape; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes
gall wasp
- n small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants
gallamine
- n neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
gallantry
- n the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
- n courtesy towards women
- n polite attentiveness to women
gallaudet
- n United States educator who established the first free school in the United States for the hearing impaired (1787-1851)