nutgall
ˈnʌtˌɡɔl
Definition

Definition of nutgall - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
oak tree growthTECH.abnormal growth on oak trees caused by insect larvaeTECH.
  • The oak was covered in nutgalls after the insect infestation..
gall oak apple
2.
plantTECH.gall on trees with a nut-like shapeTECH.
  • Nutgalls are often found on oak trees.
gallnut oak apple
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Origin of nutgall

Middle English, nut (nut) + gall (bitter liquid)

Examples of nutgall in a sentence

  • The tree's branches were dotted with nutgalls.
  • Nutgalls are used in traditional medicine.
  • Artists use nutgalls to make ink.

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  1. French:galle de chêne, galle en forme de noix, ...
  2. German:Gallapfel, ...
  3. Italian:galla di quercia, galla, ...
  4. Spanish:nuez de roble, agalla, ...
  5. Portuguese:galha de noz, galha, ...
  6. Chinese:虫瘿, 瘿瘤, ...
  7. Japanese:虫こぶ, ...
  8. Arabic:عُقْدَة بَلُّوط, عفصة جوزية الشكل, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲפָץ, גִּידּוּל אֱגוֹזִי, ...
  10. Russian:галл, ореховый галл, ...
  11. Ukrainian:горішок, ...
  12. Hindi:गॉल, अखरोट गॉल, ...

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