garambulla cactus
- n arborescent cactus of western Mexico bearing a small oblong edible berrylike fruit
garamycin
- n an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract
ganymede
- n (Greek mythology) a Trojan boy who was so beautiful that Zeus carried him away to serve as cupbearer to the gods
- n the largest of Jupiter's satellites
gao
- n an independent nonpartisan federal agency that acts as the investigative arm of Congress making the executive branch accountable to Congress and the government accountable to citizens of the United States
gaol
- n a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
- v lock up or confine, in or as in a jail
gap
- n a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
gap between income and outgo - n an open or empty space in or between things
the explosion made a gap in the wall - n a narrow opening
- n a pass between mountain peaks
- n a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations
- n an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
there was a gap in his account - v make an opening or gap in
gape
- n an expression of openmouthed astonishment
- n a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
- v look with amazement; look stupidly
- v be wide open
gar
- n primitive predaceous North American fish covered with hard scales and having long jaws with needlelike teeth
- n elongate European surface-dwelling predacious fishes with long toothed jaws; abundant in coastal waters