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gainer one that gains. [2 definitions]
gainful producing profit or gain; lucrative.
gain ground to advance or gain acceptance.
gainsay to deny or contradict. [2 definitions]
'gainst contracted form of "against."
gait a manner of walking or running. [3 definitions]
gaiter a covering of leather or heavy cloth for the ankle and often the lower leg. [3 definitions]
gal (informal) a girl or woman.
gal. abbreviation of "gallon" or "gallons."
gala suited to a festive celebration. [2 definitions]
galactic of or pertaining to a galaxy, esp. the Milky Way. [2 definitions]
galactic noise radio waves originating from within the Milky Way.
galactorrhea the abnormal or excessive flow of milk from a breast.
galactose a simple sugar that is a component of lactose.
Galahad in Arthurian legend, the noblest of knights, who gained the Holy Grail. [2 definitions]
galangal a plant of the ginger family with aromatic roots used in medicine and flavoring, or its roots. [2 definitions]
galantine a white meat, boned and stuffed, cooked, chilled, and served in aspic.
galanty show a shadow play performed by throwing the shadows of puppets on a screen or wall.
Galápagos Islands a group of Ecuadorian islands in the Pacific Ocean about 1,000 miles off the west coast of South America, known for their large number of endemic species and their pivotal role in Charles Darwin's research.
Galápagos penguin any of a family of penguins endemic to the Galápagos Islands.
Galápagos red bat any of a family of red bats endemic to the Galápagos Islands.