Originally Italian, 'gala' meant, literally, 'of the state', as most highly ornate or ornamented.
The Bible word for gala would be FEAST.
gala for celebration
I have to go to the gala tonight at 6 o'clock.
The word gala has two syllables. (ga-la)
gala
I want to have a gala time with my girlfriend tonight. On July 4th, there is a gala celebration in Philadelphia. The mayor was unable to attend the gala honoring the retired policemen.
ball
How about 'soirée' or 'ball'?
Where does Thank you originate?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
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