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   Ga·la

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   noun

   • 1. a social occasion with special entertainments or performances: "a black-tie gala that begins with a cocktail reception"

   Word Origin early 17th century (in the sense ‘showy dress’): via Italian and Spanish from Old French gale ‘rejoicing’.

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   What does Gala mean?

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   What is a Gala apple?

   • The Gala apple was first found in 1939 in New Zealand. These apples are huge - like Galas on steroids. One of the most popular cultivars of apple is Gala. I usually buy organic Gala apples. I used 3 Gala apples which I stewed until still a little bit firm, with a little sugar and lemon juice.

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   What does a Gallant Girl mean?

   • Here is the poet John Lyly writing in 1579: ‘This gallant girl, more fair than fortunate, and yet more fortunate than faithful’. It was also once used to mean ‘excellent, splendid, or noble’, as in ‘A more gallant and beautiful armada never before quitted the shores of Spain’ (William H. Prescott, 1838).

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   What is the American Ballet Theater Spring Gala?

   • The American Ballet Theater Spring Gala raises money for community outreach programs. You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: There is nothing like sinking your teeth into a sweet, crunchy Gala. The Gala apple was first found in 1939 in New Zealand. These apples are huge - like Galas on steroids.

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   Definition of gala noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Gala definition: festive; festal; showy. See examples of GALA used in a sentence.

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   Jun 1, 2024 · 1. festive; festal; showy. Her birthday parties were always gala occasions. noun. 2. a festive occasion; celebration; special entertainment. a gala featuring opera stars in their most famous scenes. 3.

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   GALA definition: a special social event, performance, or sports competition: . Learn more.

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   In return patrons receive two complimentary tickets for the gala performance on February 4 and are invited to the pre-gala reception. The height of the festival was the gala performance, which kept the audience's attention for the full four and one-half hours. The ceremony began with the award gala dinner and was a huge international occasion.

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   GALA meaning: a public party or celebration often used before another noun