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Gallic

Syllabification: (Gal·lic)
Pronunciation: /ˈgalik/
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Definition of Gallic

adjective

  • 1French or typically French.
  • 2of or relating to the Gauls.

Derivatives

Gallicize

Pronunciation: /ˈgaləˌsīz/
verb

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin Gallicus, from Gallus 'a Gaul'

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