Gala

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A festive occasion, especially a lavish social event or entertainment.
  • n. Chiefly British An athletic competition, especially a swimming contest.
  • adj. Marked by lavish or festive celebration: a gala ball after the inaugural ceremony.
  • adj. Characterized by sumptuous social pleasure: the gala life of the very rich.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • adj. Celebratory; festive.
  • n. Pomp, show, or festivity.
  • n. A showy and festive party.
  • the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
  • n. Pomp, show, or festivity.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. Festivity; festive show.
  • n. A textile fabric made in Scotland.
  • n. Festal attire; one's best clothes: as, to be in gala.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • n. a gay festivity
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    Abdallah    Falla    Galla    Kayla    Ocala    Valhalla    Venezuela    ala    balla    calla   
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    festive    full-dress    bridal    gayest    sumptuous    loose-fitting    triumphal    showy    ceremonial    traveling