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galop

noun ga·lop \ˈga-ləp, ga-ˈlō\

Definition of GALOP

:  a lively dance in duple measure; also :  the music of a galop
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Origin of GALOP

French
First Known Use: 1830

Rhymes with GALOP

gallop, jalap, salep, Salop, scallop, shallop

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