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adj. - Of or pertaining to France or the people of France; Of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls.

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  • Ancient Gallic dialects
  • Here as elsewhere, Pennac's aphoristic style puts the ooh-la-la in Gallic shrug:
  • Guy Cogeval, the exhibit's head curator, says even in the 20th century, Monet has been met with what he calls a Gallic snobbishness.
  • The former, as well as his son, whom he had created Augustus, was dressed in Gallic trousers, 79 a saffron tunic, and a robe of purple.
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  • Note: "Gaelic" pertains to natives of Scotland and Ireland. "Gallic" pertains to the Gauls or to the French. "Garlic" is a strong smelling and tasting plant.
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