Gallitrap
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɡælɪtɹæp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gallitrap is a noun meaning (folklore, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset) Grass growing in a circle that possesses the magical power of compelling anyone standing within it to confess their wrongdoings.
Meaning
(folklore, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset) Grass growing in a circle that possesses the magical power of compelling anyone standing within it to confess their wrongdoings.
More Meanings
- (folklore, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, Somerset) A magical circle of grass believed to have been created by pixies, that causes any mortal stepping into it to believe they are continuing to walk forward when they are actually walking in a circle.
Word Forms
- gallitraps
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