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Gallic

adjective Gal·lic \ˈga-lik\

: of or relating to France or French people; especially : typical of French people

Full Definition of GALLIC

:  of or relating to Gaul or France
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Origin of GALLIC

Latin Gallicus, from Gallia Gaul
First Known Use: 1635

Rhymes with GALLIC

Gaelic, malic, phallic, salic

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3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Gallic
  2. gallic acid
  3. Anglo-Gallic
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