Words Starting with G

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Gángan

A Yoruba hourglass-shaped talking drum whose pitch can be altered by squeezing its tension cords.

Götaland

A historical region in southern Sweden, traditionally the land of the Geats.

Gözleme

A Turkish flatbread filled with ingredients such as cheese, spinach, or minced meat and cooked on a griddle.

G-String

A minimal piece of clothing that covers the genitals and is held in place by a thin string.

Gab

Informal speech; chatter or talk.

Gabardine

A tightly woven, durable fabric used especially for suits, coats, and rainwear.

Gabber

A talkative person; in some contexts, a style of hardcore electronic dance music originating in the Netherlands.

Gabble

To talk rapidly and indistinctly, or a rapid, indistinct chatter.

Gabel

An obsolete term for a tax, levy, or customs duty, especially one imposed on salt.

Gabelle

A tax, especially the former French tax on salt.

Gabelline

Relating to a gabelle, especially the former French tax on salt.

Gable

The triangular upper part of a wall beneath the sloping ends of a roof.

Gabriel

A biblical archangel associated with messages, revelation, and annunciation.

Gad

A small pointed tool or spike; also, to wander about aimlessly.

Gadabout

A person who goes from place to place for pleasure or in a restless, aimless way.

Gadfly

A person who annoys others, especially by persistent criticism or questioning; also a bloodsucking fly.

Gadget

A small mechanical device or tool, especially one with a novel or clever design.

Gadigal

Gadigal refers to the Aboriginal clan traditionally associated with the Sydney central coast, including the area around Warrane (Sydney Harbour).

Gadzookery

Excessive or affected use of old-fashioned, quaint, or pseudo-archaic language.

Gadzooks

An old-fashioned exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or emphasis.