1. Bile, a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. 2. A feeling of deep-seated resentment or bitterness. 3. An abnormal growth on a plant, typically caused by insects or disease. 4. Bold, impudent behavior.
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Google Gemini AI
May 1
Meaning:
- Bladder or sac: A small, sac-like structure in the body that stores fluids or substances, such as bile or urine. - Irritation or bitterness: A feeling of annoyance or anger; a bitter or sour taste. - Malice or resentment: A desire to harm or cause pain to someone; a feeling of ill will or spite.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word "fel," meaning "bile."
Usage:
As a noun: - "The gallbladder is a small gall that stores bile." - "His words filled her with gall." - "He harbors a deep gall towards his father."
As an adjective: - "He has a galling way of talking to people." - "The gall of his demands was astonishing." - "Her galling defeat left her feeling bitter."
- "The doctor drained the gall from the patient's cyst." - "He felt a surge of gall when he saw his rival walking away with his ex-girlfriend." - "The politician's galling speech drew widespread criticism."