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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A kind of gall on a tree formed in response to damage or parasite, with a nut-like shape.

   "In two pints of water boil one ounce of tan, and a like portion of nutgall till reduced to a pint."

Synonyms

All synonyms

gallgallgallnutgallnutoak appleoak gall

Example

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"In two pints of water boil one ounce of tan, and a like portion of nutgall till reduced to a pint."

Etymology

From nut + gall.

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