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ga·la ('lə, găl'ə, gä')
n.
  1. A festive occasion, especially a lavish social event or entertainment.
  2. Chiefly British. An athletic competition, especially a swimming contest.
adj.
  1. Marked by lavish or festive celebration: a gala ball after the inaugural ceremony.
  2. Characterized by sumptuous social pleasure: the gala life of the very rich.

[Italian and French, both ultimately from Old French gale, rejoicing, from galer, to make merry. See gallant.]




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