Index of English words, starting with "ga"

(1) - Galena (n.) Lead sulphide; the principal ore of lead. It is of a bluish gray color and metallic luster, and is cubic in crystallization and cleavage.
(2) - Galena (n.) A remedy or antidose for poison; theriaca.

(1) - Galenic (an.) Alt. of Galenical
(2) - Galenic (a.) Alt. of Galenical

(1) - Galilean (n.) A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans.
(2) - Galilean (n.) One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
(3) - Galilean (n.) A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
(4) - Galilean (a.) Of or relating to Galilee.
(5) - Galilean (a.) Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.

(1) - Galilee (n.) A porch or waiting room, usually at the west end of an abbey church, where the monks collected on returning from processions, where bodies were laid previous to interment, and where women were allowed to see the monks to whom they were related, or to hear divine service. Also, frequently applied to the porch of a church, as at Ely and Durham cathedrals.

(1) - Galimatias (n.) Nonsense; gibberish; confused and unmeaning talk; confused mixture.