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- gammadion/ɡaˈmeɪ.di.ən/a symbolic ornament composed of four capital Greek letter gamma (Γ) arranged to form a cross with arms of equal length, typically bent at right angles.nounC2 (Proficient)
- gammagram/ˈɡæməɡræm/An image produced by gamma rays, especially one showing the distribution of a radioactive substance in a body or an object.nounVery Low
- gammat/ˈɡæmət/A regional or dialectal term for a foolish or silly person; an idiot.nounVery Low (Obsolete/Dialectal)
- gammer/ˈɡamə/An old countrywoman; an elderly, rustic woman. An archaic, dialectal term.nounRare / Archaic
- gammon/ˈɡæmən/A type of cured or smoked ham from a pig's hind leg, traditionally cured like bacon.nounverbverb-transitiveC1
- gammopathy/ɡæˈmɒpəθi/A disease characterized by abnormal proliferation of the lymphoid cells producing immunoglobulins, leading to an excess of a specific antibody (immunoglobulin) in the blood.nounLow
- gamogenesis/ˌɡamə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/Sexual reproduction; the process of producing offspring through the union of male and female gametes.nounVery Low
- gamone/ˈɡeɪməʊn/A chemical substance released by an organism to attract potential mates or induce sexual reproduction.nounRare (C2)
- gamophobia/ˌɡæməˈfəʊbiə/An extreme or irrational fear of marriage or commitment.nounLow
- gamow/ˈɡæmɒf/A proper noun referring to the physicist George Gamow or scientific concepts derived from his work.nounRare
- gamp/ɡæmp/A large, untidy, often clumsy umbrella, especially an old or battered one.nounRare / Archaic
- gamut/ˈɡamət/The complete range or scope of something.nounC1
- gan/ɡan/A chiefly Scottish and Northern English verb meaning 'to go' or 'to proceed to do something'.verbVery low in general English; moderate in specific UK dialects; moderate as slang in specific contexts.
- ganache/ɡəˈnæʃ/A smooth, creamy mixture of chocolate and cream, used as a filling, frosting, or glaze for cakes and pastries.nounLow
- ganca/ɡantʃ/A type of hook or spear, or to strike or impale with such a weapon.nounObsolete/Rare
- gance/ɡans/A dialectal or obsolete term for a sudden or violent movement; a jerk; a bounce.nounObsolete/Rare
- gand/ɡænd/(chiefly dialectal/obsolete/rare) To handle or engage in sexual activity; to go through.nounExtremely Low (Obsolete/Dialectal/Archaic Slang)
- ganda/ˈkʌm/A highly offensive English vulgar slang term for semen.nounVery Low (Taboo)
- gander/ˈɡændə/An adult male goose.nounC2
- gandhara/ɡʌnˈdɑːrə/An ancient region in present-day northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, a significant historical and cultural crossroads.adjectivenounLow. Primarily used in academic, historical, and art history contexts.
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