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gabbardAlternative form of gabbart.gabbart(nautical) A lighter or barge; a small one-masted sailing or coasting vessel designed for inland navigation.gabbersplural of gabbergabbies(slang) Gabapentin tablets taken as a recreational drug.gabbingpresent participle and gerund of gabgabbledsimple past and past participle of gabblegabblerOne who gabbles, or prates loquaciously on a trifling subject.gabbrosplural of gabbrogabeler(law, historical) A collector of gabels or taxes.gabelleA tax; especially, the tax on salt levied in pre-Revolutionary France.gabfest(slang, chiefly US) An occasion (such as a meeting) where people talk at length.gabionsplural of gabiongabling(architecture) Gables collectively.gablockA false spur or gaff, fitted on the heel of a gamecock.gaboonsAlternative form of goboons; plural of gaboon.gaddingpresent participle and gerund of gadgadgetsplural of gadgetgadgety(informal) Characterised by gadgets; hi-tech in a gimmicky way.gadilid(zoology) Any tusk shell in the family Gadilidae.gadlingA roving vagabond; one who roams.gadomerAny of a range of nuclear magnetic resonance contrast agents containing gadoliniumgadroonAny of a series of raised decorative curves used as adornments on the necks of vases, silverware, etc.gadsman(historical) Alternative form of goadman.gadulka(music) A traditional Bulgarian stringed instrument, played with a bow, and most commonly featuring three main strings and up to sixteen sympathetic strings.gadwallA common, widespread dabbling duck which breeds in the northern hemisphere (Mareca strepera, syn. Anas strepera).gaffersplural of gaffergaffingpresent participle and gerund of gaffgaffledsimple past and past participle of gafflegaffmanAn angler's assistant who uses a gaff (tool for landing large fish).gafiate(fandom slang, science fiction) To drop out of fandom community activities, with the implication of "getting a life".gageite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.gagfest(informal) An event, film, etc. that involves many jokes.gaggery(informal) The use of gags or jokes.gaggingpresent participle and gerund of gaggaggledsimple past and past participle of gagglegagglerOne who gaggles.gagglesplural of gagglegaglessWithout jokes.gagrootA flowering plant of species Lobelia inflata.gagsterjoker; comediangahnite(mineralogy) A rare mineral ZnAl₂O₄ in the spinel group.gaiaismThe belief and theory of Gaia model of interconnectedness of biosphere on Earth.gaiassaA kind of Egyptian cargo boat.gaiatsuForeign pressure; pressure applied by one country onto another.gainage(UK, law, obsolete) The horses, oxen, ploughs, wains or wagons and implements for carrying on tillage.gainand(Now chiefly UK dialectal) Appropriate; becoming; fit; suitable; convenient.gainersplural of gainergainingpresent participle and gerund of gaingainsaw(obsolete) Gainsaying; contradiction.gainsay(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.gaitersplural of gaitergaitingpresent participle and gerund of gaitgaitite(mineralogy) A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing arsenic, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and zinc.galabeaAlternative form of djellaba.galabiaAlternative form of djellaba.galagid(zoology) Any galago in the family Galagidae.galagin(organic chemistry) The flavonol 3,5,7-rihydroxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one present in the rhizomes of Alpinia galanga (blue ginger).galagosplural of galagogalanas(historical, law) the blood money or weregild paid by a murderer to the family of his victim under early Welsh lawgalangaAlternative spelling of galangal.galanin(biochemistry) A particular inhibitory neuropeptidegalatea(textiles) A strong cotton fabric with diagonal twill weavegalaxin(biochemistry) A protein present in the coral Galaxea fascicularisgalbuliplural of galbulusgaleateOf or relating to a galea.galeeny(obsolete, dialect) A guinea fowl.galeite(mineralogy) A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal mineral containing chlorine, fluorine, oxygen, sodium, and sulfur.galenasplural of galenagalenicof, or containing galenagaletteA type of flat, round cake from France.galileeIn certain Syriac Christian churches, the baptistry.galileoThe CGS unit of acceleration, equal to 1 centimetre per second per second (1 centimeter per second squared, 1cm/s^2). Symbol: Galgaliotsplural of galiotgalipotAn unrefined turpentine obtained from some European pinesgalivatAlternative form of gallivat.galjoenDichistius capensis, a marine fish found only along the coast of South Africa.gallane(inorganic chemistry) gallium hydride (Ga₂H₆ or other similar compounds)gallantBrave, valiant, courteous, especially with regard to male attitudes towards women.gallate(inorganic chemistry) Any oxoanion of gallium.gallein(organic chemistry) A red crystalline dyestuff obtained by heating pyrogallol and phthalic acid together.galleonA large, three-masted, square rigged sailing ship with at least two decks.galleot(nautical) Alternative form of galliot.galleryAn institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art.galletaAny of various grasses of the genus Hilaria (curly mesquite), of the southwestern US and northern Mexico.galleysplural of galleygallflySynonym of gall wasp.gallian(mineralogy) Containing gallium.gallicaAny plant of the fragrant rose species Rosa gallica, or of the class of cultivars developed from it.galliedsimple past and past participle of gallygalliguThe insoluble waste products of the Leblanc process.galline(zoology) of, or pertaining to, the chickengallingVexing, humiliating; eliciting indignation or bitterness.galliot(nautical) A light galley.gallise(British spelling) Alternative spelling of gallize.gallite(mineralogy) A tetragonal-scalenohedral gray mineral containing copper, gallium, and sulfur.gallitoAny of either of two species of the Rhinocryptidae family of birdsgalliumA chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.gallize(transitive, wine, dated) To add sugar and water to (unfermented grape juice) so as to increase the quantity of wine produced.gallnutA gall on a tree, caused by insects, that resembles a nut.gallock(UK, dialectal, Northern England) The left hand.gallonsplural of gallongalloonA braided trimming with bullion thread, used on men's coats in the eighteenth century, on women's apparel in the nineteenth, and on such furnishings as draperies or cushions.gallootAlternative form of galoot.gallopsplural of gallopgalloreMisspelling of galore.gallousfit to be hanged; wicked; mischievousgallowa(Geordie, Northern England) pony, or a small horse.gallowsA wooden framework on which persons are executed by hanging.galloyl(organic chemistry, especially in combination) A radical derived from gallic acid by removal of hydroxyl groupsgalocheAlternative spelling of galosh.galootsplural of galootgalopin(Scotland, obsolete) A boy employed in a kitchen.galosheAlternative spelling of galosh.galouti(India, cooking) A kind of finely-textured Indian kebab.galpalsplural of galpalgalsome(obsolete) angry; malignantgalumph(intransitive) To move heavily and clumsily, or with a sense of prancing and triumph.gamakasplural of gamakagamasidAny mite of the infraorder Gamasina (or former family Gamasidae)gambadagambado (gaiters)gambade(Scotland or obsolete) The leap of a horse.gambado(usually in the plural) Either of a pair of protective leather gaiters on a saddle.gambang(music) A xylophone-like instrument with wooden bars, used in Indonesian gamelan and kulintang music.gambeerAlternative spelling of gambier.gambierA flowering plant, of species Uncaria gambir, family Rubiaceae, native to Southeast Asia.gambist(music) Someone who plays the viola da gambagambitsplural of gambitgambledsimple past and past participle of gamblegamblerOne who plays at a game of chance, who gambles.gamblesplural of gamblegambogeAny of several species of trees of the genus Garcinia found in South and Southeastern Asia, especially Garcinia xanthochymus.gambolsplural of gambolgambrelThe hind leg of a horse; the hock.gamchhaAlternative form of gamucha.gamebagA hunter's pouch for storing game.gamebot(computing) A bot (automated user) that takes part in a game or offers gaming functionality.gamedayThe day on which a sports team plays a game.gamedevAlternative form of game dev.gamefic(fandom slang) A work of fan fiction based on a roleplaying game.gamefulCharacteristic of prey; game-like.gamelanAn ensemble performing this style of music.gamepad(video games) A type of game controller held in both hands and controlled with the thumbs.gametal(embryology) Pertaining to, or connected with, a gamete.gametesplural of gametegameticOf or pertaining to gametes.gamiestsuperlative form of gamey: most gameygammiercomparative form of gammy: more gammygammingpresent participle and gerund of gamgammock(UK, dialect, uncountable) Fun, sport, play, frolic.gammoid(mathematics) A certain kind of matroid, describing sets of vertices that can be reached by vertex-disjoint paths in a directed graph.gammonsplural of gammongamochaAlternative form of gamucha.gamoroi(historical) Doric variant of geomorigamuchaA traditional thin, coarse cotton cloth used in South Asia as a towel, scarf, loincloth, etc.ganacheA rich sauce, made of chocolate and cream, used also as the filling of truffles, and as a glaze.gandangAlternative form of kendhang.gandasaA Punjabi agricultural implement consisting of a long handle with a wide blade at one end.gandersplural of gandergandoraAlternative form of kandura.gangavaA small boat used for sponge fishing.gangday(historical) Any of the three days preceding Ascension Day or Holy Thursday.gangdomThe realm or sphere of criminal gangs.ganging(fishing) A leader used to attach a fishhook to the main line, especially in commercial fishing.gangion(fishing) A short line attached to a trawl.gangish(rare) Characteristic of a gang or gang affiliationgangismThe criminal or antisocial behaviour of gangs.gangledsimple past and past participle of gangleganglerOne who gangles or is gangly.gangliaplural of ganglion (“clusters of nerves”)gangman(chiefly India and Africa) A member of a work gang; a laborer, often on railways.gangosa(medicine) Destruction of the bone and cartilage of the nose, associated with yaws.gangrel(UK dialectal) A tall awkward fellow.gangsawAn arrangement of saws set in a single frame.gangstaPronunciation spelling of gangster, representing African-American Vernacular English.ganguroA Japanese girl fashion trend involving dyeing the hair and tanning the skin.gangwarAlternative form of gang war.gangwayA passageway through which to enter or leave.ganjiraAlternative form of kanjira.gankingpresent participle and gerund of gankgankyilA symbol used in Tibetan and East Asian Buddhism, composed of three swirling interconnected blades.gannetsplural of gannetganoidsplural of ganoidganoine(zoology) A glassy, often multi-layered mineralized tissue that covers the scales, cranial bones and fin rays in some fish.ganseysplural of ganseygantang(Malaysia) An imperial gallon.ganthiaAlternative form of ganthiya (“Indian snack food”).gantlet(US) Alternative spelling of gauntlet.gantongAlternative form of gantang.gaolersplural of gaolergaolful(Commonwealth) Dated spelling of jailful.gaolingpresent participle and gerund of gaolgaothan(India) An urban village.gapfill(UK) Alternative form of gap fill.gaplessHaving no gapsgaplikeResembling or characteristic of a gap.gappiercomparative form of gappy: more gappygappingpresent participle and gerund of gapgappistA proponent of gap creationism.garagedsimple past and past participle of garagegaragesplural of garagegarageyResembling garage music (amateur guitar rock).garbageFood waste material of any kind.garbagyAlternative spelling of garbagey.garbingpresent participle and gerund of garbgarbled(of a message etc) difficult to understand because it has been distorted; scrambledgarblerOne who garbles.garblesthird-person singular simple present indicative of garblegarboil(archaic) Disorder; uproar.garbureA thick French stew of ham with cabbage and other vegetables and usually cheese and stale bread.garconsplural of garcongardantAlternative form of guardant.gardensplural of gardengardenyResembling or characteristic of a garden.gardianObsolete form of guardian.gardingpresent participle and gerund of gardgarfish(especially US, Canada) Any North or Central American fish of the family Lepisosteidae.gargetyAffected with gargetsgargledsimple past and past participle of garglegarglerOne who gargles.garglesplural of garglegargyleArchaic form of gargoyle.garigueAlternative form of garrigue.garisonObsolete form of garrison.garlandA circular or linear decoration, especially one of plaited flowers or leaves, worn on the body or draped as a decoration.garlickObsolete spelling of garlic.garlicyAlternative form of garlicky.garlion(obsolete, very rare) A hybrid vegetable resulting from a cross between garlic and onion.garmentA single article of clothing.garnersplural of garnergarnetsplural of garnetgarnett(transitive) To pull apart textile fiber waste material, such as old rags, in preparation for carding.garnetzAn old Russian measure, one eighth of a chetverik.garnishTo decorate with ornaments; to adorn; to embellish.garotteAlternative spelling of garrotte.garpikeA gar or garfish:garretsplural of garretgarrickSynonym of leerfish.garronsplural of garrongarroteSomething, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation.garrupaOne of several species of California market fishes, of the genus Sebastes; a rockfish.gartersplural of gartergarveysplural of garveygarvock(Scotland) A fish, garvie or sprat (Sprattus sprattus).garweedSynonym of eelgrass.gasaholAlternative spelling of gasohol.gasbagsplural of gasbaggasboat(historical) A boat designed to pump gas into a burning ship to extinguish the flames.gaseity(archaic) The state of being a gas.gaseousRelating to, or existing as gas (matter in an intermediate state between liquid and plasma).gasface(slang, African-American Vernacular) To disrespect someone.gasfluxA volatile welding flux delivered within the welding flamegashalaAlternative form of goshala.gashful(obsolete) ghastly; hideous; frightful.gashingThe act of making a gash, or cut.gasketsplural of gasketgaskinsplural of gaskingaslampAlternative form of gas lamp.gaslessThat does not use or generate gas.gaslikeHaving characteristics of a gas.gaslineAlternative spelling of gas line.gasmaskAlternative form of gas mask.gasogenAn apparatus for the generation of gases, or for impregnating a liquid with a gas, or a gas with a volatile liquid.gasoholGasoline mixed with ethyl alcohol (ethanol).gaspersplural of gaspergaspingpresent participle and gerund of gaspgaspipeA pipe for conveying gas.gassersplural of gassergassiercomparative form of gassy: more gassygassingpresent participle and gerund of gasgastald(historical) A Lombard official in charge of some portion of the royal demesne.gastfulAlternative form of ghastful.gastralSynonym of gastric (relating to the stomach)gastreaplural of gastreumgastricOf or relating to the stomach.gastrin(biochemistry) A hormone that stimulates the production of gastric acid in the stomachgastroc(informal) The gastrocnemius muscle.gaswork(dated, rare) A gasworks.gateleg(by extension) A piece of furniture (especially a table) with a leg or legs of this kind.gatemanA gatekeeper; a person who guards a gate.gatewayA passage that can be closed by use of a gate.gathersplural of gathergathiyaAlternative form of ganthiya (“Indian snack food”).gaucher(India) Common land for grazing cattle.gauchosplural of gauchogauderyfinery; ornamentsgaudfulgaudy or showygaudiercomparative form of gaudy: more gaudygaudiesplural of gaudygaudify(transitive) To make gaudy.gaudilyIn a gaudy manner.gaudingpresent participle and gerund of gaudgaudish(obsolete) gaudygauffer(transitive) To plait, crimp, or flutegauffreA gopher, especially the pocket gopher.gaugeon(physics) An extended form of gauge bosongaugersplural of gaugergaugingpresent participle and gerund of gaugegaugino(physics) Any of a series of hypothetical particles that are the superpartners of gauge bosonsgaulterOne who digs gault clay.gaumingpresent participle and gerund of gaumgaumish(UK, dialectal, rare) Intelligent, perceptive.gauntercomparative form of gaunt: more gauntgauntlyIn a gaunt manner.gauntryArchaic form of gantry.gaussesplural of gaussgauziercomparative form of gauzy: more gauzygauzilyIn a gauzy manner.gauzoma(surgery) A foreign-body granuloma as a consequence of retained surgical gauze in the body.gavagesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gavagegavelet(law, UK, obsolete or historical) A certain kind of writ historically used in Kent and London for the recovery of rent.gavialsplural of gavialgavotteA French dance, in either 4/4 or 2/2 time.gavyutiAn ancient Indian unit of distance, equivalent to 12,000 feet; supposed to be the distance at which a cow's call or lowing can be heard.gawkersplural of gawkergawkilyIn a gawky manner.gawkingpresent participle and gerund of gawkgawmingpresent participle and gerund of gawmgawping(British) That gawps or gawp.gaybait(slang) A man who is attractive to other gay men.gaybineAny of several showy twining plants of section Ipomoea sect. Pharbitis of the genus Ipomoea.gaycismRacism from an LGBT+ individual or the LGBT+ community.gaycist(slang, neologism) A homophobic person; a homophobe.gayelle(Caribbean, chiefly Trinidad and Tobago) An informal stage or arena, as for cockfighting or stickfighting.gayface(slang) The practice in which a straight person portrays a caricature of a gay person.gayfolk(informal) Gay people.gayhoodThe state, condition, or quality of being gay; gayness.gaylessLacking gaiety; gloomy; somber; drabgayling(LGBTQ slang) A young or immature gay (homosexual) person.gaylord(Canada, US) A large carton that fits on a pallet, used for transporting goods.gayness(uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality; demeanor stereotypically representative of it.gaysian(LGBTQ slang) A gay Asian, especially one who is male.gaysomeCharacterised or marked by gaiety; cheerful; gladsome.gaytard(slang, derogatory) Term of abuse.gaytownSynonym of gayborhood.gazania(botany) Any flowering plant of the genus Gazania, native to southern Africa.gazarin(organic chemistry) A chemical found in some plants with IUPAC name 2,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde.gazebosplural of gazebogazeeboArchaic form of gazebo.gazeful(obsolete) Gazing.gazelle(intransitive, figurative) To leap like a gazelle.gazetteA newspaper; a printed sheet published periodically.gazinta(humorous) Pronunciation spelling of goes into.gazomba(slang, vulgar) a female breastgazonga(slang, vulgar, chiefly in the plural) A large female breast.gazookaSynonym of kazoo (“musical instrument”).gazooksplural of gazookgazumphAlternative form of gazump.gazumpsthird-person singular simple present indicative of gazumpgealousObsolete form of jealous.gearboxAn enclosed gear train.gearingThe ratio of a system of gears.gearmanSomeone who is responsible for the maintenance of equipment belonging to a shipping company, railroad, trucking company, or colliery.gearsetA set of gears, as in a car or bicycle.geckoesplural of geckogeddock(UK dialectal, Scotland) A small staff or goad.gedrite(mineralogy) A form of anthophyllite.geebongAlternative form of geebung.geebungA plant of the genus Persoonia.geedunkAlternative form of gedunk.geegawsplural of geegawgeekasmAlternative form of geekgasm.geekdar(slang) The ability to detect whether or not a person is a geek.geekdomThe world or sphere of geeks.geekery(informal) Obsessive interest in or enthusiasm for a subject, typically one of specialist or minority interest.geekilyIn a way or to an extent that is geeky.geekishLike a geek; having the traits of a geek.geekism(informal) Behaviour typical of a geek.geeklet(slang, sometimes derogatory) A young or unimportant geek.geekout(informal) The action of the verb to geek out; enthusing about a specific topic, not realizing that most people listening will fail to understand it; doing geeky things; acting geeky; speaking of geeky things.geeksta(slang, humorous) An unfashionable, nerdy individual who performs gangsta-style music.geekwad(slang, derogatory, sometimes used attributively) A geeky or uncool person.geelbekAlternative form of geelbeck.geerite(mineralogy) A trigonal bluish white mineral containing copper and sulfur.geezersplural of geezergeezery(US, informal) Like a geezer: old and senilegefilteEllipsis of gefilte fish.geggery(Scotland, archaic) Trickery.gehennaAlternative letter-case form of Gehenna.geikiid(paleontology) Any member of the Geikiidae family of dinosaurs.geishasplural of geishagelableCapable of being congealed, or converted into jelly.gelande(skiing) terrain, area.gelasma(formal) Laughter.gelatinA protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen extracted from animal skin, bones, cartilage, ligaments, etc.gelatorAny substance capable of forming a gel.gelcoatA material used to provide a high-quality finish on the visible surface of a fibre-reinforced composite, and often taking the form of a thermosetting polymer based on epoxy or unsaturated polyester resin chemistry.geldingA castrated male horse.gelidlyIn a gelid manner; coldly, icily.gelilahThe act or ceremony of scrolling the Torah back up after reading it.gelisolA kind of soil found in cold climates, containing permafrost near the surface.gellantA gelling or thickening agent.gellifyAlternative form of jellify (“convert to a gel”).gellingpresent participle and gerund of gelgelonin(biochemistry) A protein toxin found in the seeds of the Himalayan plant Gelonium multiflorumgelosis(medicine, now rare) A hardening or stiffness of tissue, especially in a muscle.gelriteA gellan gum used in place of agar.gemauveThe plant Malachra capitata.gemeled(architecture) Divided into two.gemelle(heraldry, rare) Alternative form of gemel.gemfishA bottom-dwelling fish of the family Gempylidae, inhabiting deep waters off southern Australia.geminal(chemistry) Describing identical atoms or groups attached to the same atom in a moleculegeminin(biochemistry) A nuclear protein that inhibits DNA replicationgemista(cooking, less often) other Greek dishes with stuffed ingredients, usually vegetablesgemlessWithout a gem or gems.gemlikeResembling a gem; thus, often brilliant and compactgemmary(obsolete) Of or pertaining to gems.gemmate(botany) Having buds; reproducing by buds.gemmeryThe art of workmanship with gems.gemmilyIn a gemmy manner.gemmingpresent participle and gerund of gemgemmoidRelating to a gemma; budlikegemmulaAlternative form of gemmule (in various senses)gemmule(botany) Synonym of plumule (“the first bud, or growing point, of a plant embryo, situated above the cotyledons”).gemonicMisspelling of genomic.gemsbokA large African antelope (Oryx gazella).gemworkornamentation with gems; jewellerygenappeA smooth worsted yarn or cord, used in the manufacture of braid, fringe, etc.gendangAlternative form of kendhang.gendersplural of gendergendery(informal) Of, related to, or characteristic of gender.genelet(genetics) A very small gene, especially one whose function can be switchedgeneralIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.genericVery broad; pertaining or appropriate to large classes or groups as opposed to specific instances.genesetA set of genes (with a specified function)genesisThe origin, start, or point at which something comes into being.genetic(genetics) Relating to genetics or genes.genetteArchaic form of genet (“one of the mammals in genus Genetta”).geneverAlternative spelling of jenever.geniousMisspelling of genius.genipapThe North and South American tree Genipa americana of the family Rubiaceae.genipin(organic chemistry) An aglycone found in gardenia fruit extract, derived from geniposide.genista(botany) Any member of the flowering plant genus Genista.genitalOf or relating to biological reproduction.genitora biological parent (either male or female), or the direct cause of an offspring.genizah(Jewish law) A depository where sacred Hebrew books or other sacred items that by Jewish law cannot be disposed of are kept before they can be properly buried in a cemetery.genlock(television) A technique whereby the video output of one source, or a specific reference signal, is used to synchronize other sources.genoiseA classic European sponge cake.genoismDiscrimination on the basis of genetic profile.genomalSynonym of genomic.genomesplural of genomegenomic(genetics) Of or pertaining to a genome.genovarA genovariantgenpukuA Japanese coming-of-age ceremony modelled after an early Tang Dynasty Chinese custom.gensengAlternative spelling of ginseng.genship(science fiction) Clipped compound of generation ship.gensingMisspelling of ginseng.genteelAffectedly proper or refined; somewhat prudish refinement; excessively polite.gentian(countable) Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.gentledsimple past and past participle of gentlegentlercomparative form of gentle: more gentlegentlesplural of gentlegenuineBelonging to, or proceeding from the original stock; nativegenuses(nonstandard) plural of genusgenzine(fandom slang) A fanzine made generally available, not limited to distribution only among an amateur press association.geobandAn elastic band used in conjunction with a geoboard.geobios(biology) Life on the land considered collectively.geocell(chiefly in the plural) Any of the many cells in a cellular confinement system.geocideThe destruction of the earth, its ecosystems, or some part thereof, due to human activity.geocodeTo find the latitude and longitude coordinates of an address.geocoinA coin minted for use as a prize in geocaching, sometimes trackable on the Internet by its serial number.geodataGeographical data.geodesy(sciences, geography) The discipline which deals with the measurement and representation of Earth, its gravitational field and geodynamic phenomena (polar motion, Earth tides, and crustal motion) in three-dimensional, time-varying spacegeodiid(zoology) Any member of the family Geodiidae of sponges.geodize(geology) To form into a geodegeodomegeodesic domegeoduck(New Zealand) Other species of Panopea, especially Panopea zelandica, native to the coasts of New Zealand.geofactA natural stone formation that is difficult to distinguish from a man-made artifact.geofoamExpanded or extruded polystyrene manufactured into large lightweight blocks used to fill the void below a built structure.geoformA distinct geological formgeofuelAny fuel that has a geological origingeogeny(dated) The study of the origins or formation of the Earth.geogony(obsolete, uncountable) The branch of science dealing with the formation of the Earth.geogridA grid of geosynthetic material used to reinforce soil and other materials.geohashAn alphanumeric encoding of latitude and longitude, based on recursive division of the Earth into smaller and smaller regions.geoidalRelating to, or shaped like a geoidgeolectA dialect spoken in a particular geographical area.geologyThe geological structure of a region.geomeangeometric meangeomyid(zoology) Any gopher of the family Geomyidae.geomythA myth that describes some geological event.geonomaAny of the understory palm trees of the genus Geonoma.geonomy(archaic) The study of the physical properties of the earth, including geology and physical geography.geonymyThe nomenclature of place names.geopark(geology) Any of several official sites of geological importance, often also of archaeological, ecological or cultural valuegeophysAbbreviation of geophysics.geopickA sharp-edged hammer used by geologists to split and break rocks.georama(historical) A hollow globe with a map of the world on its inner surface, so as to be visible from inside.georgicA rural poem; a poetical composition on husbandry, containing rules for cultivating land, etc.georiskAny potential hazard or danger to human life, property, infrastructure, or the environment, posed by geological processes.geositeA place of geological interest.geosmin(organic chemistry) A bacterial derivative of decahydronaphthalene that has a strong earthy smell and is the material responsible for petrichor and for the earthy taste of beetroot.geotechA person or organization working in geotechnology.geotopeA geologic feature in the landscape, especially one of more interest to tourists than to geologists.geozoneThe area enclosed by a geofencegeraninAny of a class of proanthocyanidins found in Geranium niveum.geranyl(organic chemistry) A univalent radical derived from geraniol.gerberaA daisy of the genus Gerbera.gerbilsplural of gerbilgerentsplural of gerentgerenukA type of long-necked gazelle, Litocranius walleri, native to central and eastern Africa.germainObsolete form of germane.germaneRelated to a topic of discussion or consideration.germansplural of germangermensplural of germengermine(organic chemistry) A ceveratrum alkaloid.germule(biology) A small germ.gerreid(zoology) Any fish in the family Gerreidae, the mojarras.gerring(representing slurred pronunciation) Getting.gertcha(Cockney, slang) Get you gone! Go away!gerundsplural of gerundgesheft(slang) A business deal.gesicleA nanovesicle used in gene editinggesling(UK, obsolete, Yorkshire) A gosling.gessoedPlastered with gesso.gestaltA collection of physical, biological, psychological or symbolic elements that creates a whole, unified concept or pattern which is other than the sum of its parts due to the relationships between the parts (of a character, personality, entity, or being).gestantHaving within; laden; burdened; or pregnant, gestating.gestate(intransitive) To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.gestionThe act of managing, conducting or administrating something.gestronObsolete spelling of jazerant.gestureA motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.getable(obsolete or nonstandard) Alternative form of gettable.getawayA means of escape.getbackAn act of revenge.gethersthird-person singular simple present indicative of gethergettersplural of gettergettingpresent participle and gerund of getgewgawsplural of gewgawgewgawySynonym of gewgawish (“showy; gaudy”).geysersplural of geysergezumph(rare) Alternative spelling of gazump.ghaffir(historical) A guard or member of a historical police force, especially in Egypt and Palestine.ghaghraAlternative form of ghagra.gharanaAn Indian system of social organization linking musicians or dancers by lineage or apprenticeship, and by adherence to a particular musical style and ideology.ghararaA traditional garment of Lucknow in India, consisting of kurti, dupatta, and wide-legged flaring trousers which are often elaborately embroidered.gharialA crocodilian of species Gavialis gangeticus, of the family Gavialidae.gharrieAlternative form of gharry.ghasardA South Asian folk medicine, a brown powder given to relieve constipation in babies.ghastlyLike a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid; dismal.ghatwal(India, historical) The feudal chief of a jagir in certain districts, responsible for maintaining law and order with the aid of a military force.ghavialAlternative form of gharial.ghayrah(Islam) Protective jealousy; a person's dislike or displeasure over someone else sharing a right or privilege that belongs to them.ghazalsplural of ghazalghazismWar waged against non-Muslims by Muslims.gheerahAlternative form of ghayrah.gheimehAn Iranian stew dish made from meat and split peas.gherkinA small cucumber, often pickled whole.ghettosplural of ghettoghichakAlternative spelling of ghaychak.ghilgaiAlternative form of gilgai.ghillieA low-cut type of shoe with decorative lacing.ghoomarA traditional folk dance of Rajasthan, with performers typically pirouetting while moving in and out of a wide circle.ghooralAlternative form of goral.ghostedsimple past and past participle of ghostghosten(poetic) Of, belonging to, or pertaining to ghosts; ghostly; spiritual.ghoster(nautical) A very lightweight headsail.ghostie(diminutive, childish or endearing) Alternative form of ghosty.ghostlyOf or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.ghoulie(countable, informal) A ghoul (ghostly spirit).ghrelin(biochemistry) A peptide hormone, secreted in the stomach when empty, that increases appetite and secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland.ghuguniAlternative form of ghugni.ghungruAlternative form of ghungroo.ghurree(India) A period of 24 minutes.ghurush(historical) An old silver coin of Tripoli, introduced in 1687.ghutrahAlternative spelling of ghutra.giantin(biochemistry) A large protein present in the membrane of the Golgi body.giantlyCharacteristic to, resembling, or relating to a giant or giants; giantlike.giantry(archaic) The race of giants.giaoursplural of giaourgiardiaThe human intestinal parasite Giardia lamblia.gibbersthird-person singular simple present indicative of gibbergibbetsplural of gibbetgibbier(obsolete) wildfowl; gamegibbingpresent participle and gerund of gibgibbled(Canada, informal) Disorganized, awkward, messed up.gibbonsplural of gibbongibbosehumped; protuberant; having one or more large elevationsgibbousCurved or bulged outward.gibfish(UK, dialect) A male salmon.gibibit(computing) Strictly, 2³⁰ (1024³, or 1,073,741,824) bits or 2¹⁰ (1024) mebibits, as opposed to a gigabit.gibletsThe internal organs of poultry birds, used as food.giboshiThe hosta or plantain lily.gibship(informal, humorous) The quality or condition of being a gib-cat.giddiedsimple past and past participle of giddygiddiercomparative form of giddy: more giddygiddiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of giddygiddify(transitive) To make giddy.giddilyIn a giddy manner.giddyapAlternative form of giddyup.giddyup(directed at a horse) Move on!, go faster!gidgeesplural of gidgeegiftboxA box used to hold gifts.giftfic(fandom slang) A fanfic written for someone as a gift.giftfulRelating to gifts or gift-givinggiftingpresent participle and gerund of giftgiftsetA set of products packaged together for individual sale as a gift.gigaampMisspelling of gigamp.gigabel(humorous) A unit of measure of extremely loud sounds, equal to a power ratio of ten to the power of one billion (short scale). Not used seriously, as this is a larger ratio than separates quantum fluctuations from sufficient power to create a black hole.gigabit(computing) One billion (10⁹, or 1,000,000,000) bits or 1,000 megabits.gigaboo(ethnic slur, offensive, derogatory) Alternative spelling of jigaboo.gigahon(4chan /lgbt/ slang, derogatory) An extremely masculine trans woman.giganto(neologism) giant; gigantic.gigaohmAlternative spelling of giga-ohm.gigaradA unit of radiation equal to 10⁹ rads.gigatonOne billion tons.gigeriaplural of gigeriumgigginggerund of gig (in various senses).giggledsimple past and past participle of gigglegigglerA person who giggles, or an inanimate object that can emanate laughter.gigglesplural of gigglegigohmsplural of gigohmgigolosplural of gigologigster(informal) A musician who plays gigs (shows).gigundo(informal) Bigger than gigantic.gigworkAlternative form of gig work.gijinkaA non-human character, thing, or idea that has been turned into a human or humanoid in artwork; a humanization.gilbertThe CGS unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns.gildersplural of gildergildingpresent participle and gerund of gildgilgaisplural of gilgaigillian(obsolete) A girl, especially a wanton.gilliesplural of gilliegillingpresent participle and gerund of gillgillion(British, rare) A thousand million, proposed as an alternative to the (now little used) British milliard and the (ambiguous, in the UK) US billion.gillnet(fishing) A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.gimbalsplural of gimbalgimbledsimple past and past participle of gimblegimblesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gimblegimbletArchaic form of gimlet.gimboid(slang, derogatory, UK) An incompetent person.gimcheeAlternative spelling of kimchi.gimletyResembling a gimlet or gimlets.gimmickA trick or device used to attain some end.gimpilyIn a gimpy manner.gimpishSynonym of gimpy.ginerolMisspelling of gingerol.gingallAlternative spelling of jingal.gingerySomewhat reddish or reddish-brown in colour (especially of hair or skin colouring).gingham(uncountable) A cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks.gingiliAlternative form of gingilli.ginging(obsolete, UK, mining) The lining of a mineshaft with stones or bricks to prevent collapse.gingiva(anatomy) The gum, consisting of the tissue surrounding the roots of the teeth and covering the jawbone.giniite(mineralogy) A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing hydrogen, iron, oxygen, and phosphorus.ginkgosplural of ginkgoginlikeResembling gin (the alcoholic drink).ginmillAlternative form of gin mill.ginnelsplural of ginnelginnersplural of ginnerginnerya place where ginning (removing the seeds from cotton) is done.ginningpresent participle and gerund of ginginsengThe root of such a plant, or an extract of these roots.ginshop(archaic, colloquial) A place where gin is sold; a modern-day example would be a tavern or barroom.ginsingObsolete spelling of ginseng.giocoso(music) Merry; playful.gippingpresent participle and gerund of gipgipsiesplural of gipsygiraffeA giraffe unicycle.giraffy(rare) Resembling a giraffe.girdersplural of girdergirdingpresent participle and gerund of girdgirdite(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing hydrogen, lead, oxygen, and tellurium.girdledsomething that is surrounded by a structuregirdlerAny of several insects that remove rings of bark for nest material.girdlesplural of girdlegirlboyAlternative form of girl-boy.girldomThe condition of being a girl; girlhood.girleen(Ireland) A young woman, a girl.girleryA brothel or show that features scantily clad women.girlfag(LGBTQ slang) A trans woman who is attracted to other trans women.girlfie(slang, endearing) Girlfriend.girliesplural of girliegirlify(transitive) To make girly.girlily(nonstandard, rare) Girlishly; in a girly way.girlingpresent participle and gerund of girlgirlishLike (that of) a girl; feminine.girlismgirlish behaviorgirlondObsolete form of garland.girlpopPop music involving female singers, especially that which is marketed to young women.girningpresent participle and gerund of girngirollechanterelle (mushroom)gironnyAlternative form of gyronny.girosolAlternative form of girasol (“fire opal”).girrock|(archaic) A garfish.girthedOf a sizeable girth; portly.girthlyRelating to or characterised by girth; girthygirtingpresent participle and gerund of girtgisaengAlternative form of kisaeng.gisarmeA type of polearm having a spearhead and a reverse hooked spike on the back.gissard(obsolete, rare) One who tends to geese; a gosherd.gistingpresent participle and gerund of gistgitalinA glucoside obtained from digitalis.gitanasplural of gitanagitanosplural of gitanogitheriA traditional Kenyan meal of maize and beans mixed and boiled together.gitoninA particular steroid glycoside.gitorinA particular steroid glycoside.gitoxinA cardiac glycoside from the woolly foxglove (Digitalis lanata).gitternTo play on the gittern.gittingpresent participle and gerund of gitgittish(UK, slang) Like a git; jerkish; obnoxious.gittithA musical term of uncertain meaning (possibly the name of an instrument), found in the Bible.givableCapable of being given.giyoret(Judaism) A female convert to Judaism.gizdodo(Nigeria) A Nigerian dish made from fried gizzard and plantain.gizzadaA small tart with a sweet spicy coconut filling, in Jamaican and Portuguese cuisine.gizzardA specialized organ constructed of thick muscular walls found in the digestive tract of some animals, including archosaurs (including crocodilians and birds), earthworms, some gastropods, some fish, and some crustaceans, and used for grinding up food, often aided by particles of stone or grit.gizzing(dialect, UK, archaic, ambitransitive) Grinning and laughing at someone.gjetostAlternative spelling of geitost.glabrin(organic chemistry) A neurotoxin produced by Cnestis polyphylla and Rourea minor with IUPAC name 4,5-dihydroxy-1-methylpiperidine-2-carboxylic acidglacialOf, or relating to glaciers.glacier(geology) A large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill.glacify(intransitive) To become icy; to freeze into ice or ice crystals.gladden(transitive) To cause (something) to become more glad.gladdercomparative form of glad: more gladgladdie(Australia, informal) A gladiolus (flowering plant).gladdonAlternative form of gladen (“sword grass”).gladfulFull of gladness; happy; full of joy.gladialPertaining to swords.gladite(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing bismuth, copper, lead, and sulfur.gladius(zoology) A pen, a hard internal bodypart of certain cephalopods, made of chitin-like material.glaikit(Scotland, Northern England) Senseless; silly, foolish.glairedsimple past and past participle of glairglairin(archaic) baregineglaivedArmed with a glaive.glaivesplural of glaiveglamour(uncountable) Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal).glampedPertaining to glampingglamperA participant in glamping (luxury camping).glancedsimple past and past participle of glanceglancerOne who glances.glancesplural of glanceglandes(rare) plural of glansglarginAlternative form of glargine.glariercomparative form of glary: more glaryglaringReflecting with glare.glarney(UK, dated) A kind of patterned glass marble in children's games.glassedsimple past and past participle of glassglassenMade of or consisting of glass.glasser(surfing) A person who applies fibreglass and resin to a surfboard during its manufacture.glassesplural of glassglassieAlternative form of glassyglastigAlternative form of glaistig.glaucid(zoology) Any nudibranch in the family Glaucidae.glaucusA desert lime (Citrus glauca), a thorny shrub species endemic to semi-arid regions of Australia.glaunceObsolete spelling of glance.glazeryThe art of installing windows.glazierOne who glazes: a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.glazilyIn a glazy manner.glazingpresent participle and gerund of glazegleamedsimple past and past participle of gleamgleamerA cosmetic product used to impart a gleam or shine to part of the face.gleanedsimple past and past participle of gleangleanerOne who gleans.gleavesplural of gleave.gleefulExuberantly or triumphantly joyful.gleeman(historical) A professional singer, bard, or other entertainer.gleisolAlternative form of gleysol.glenoid(anatomy) A shallow depression in a bone, especially in the scapula.glenzed(computer graphics) Displayed with a simulation of translucency by means of glenzing.gliadinA minor protein (along with gluten and glutelin) in wheat; it may cause a toxic reaction in some people.gliallyBy means of the glial cellsglidanta substance that is added to a powder to improve its flowability.gliddenalternative past participle of glide.glidersplural of gliderglidingThe action or motion of something that glides.glimmerA faint light; a dim glow.glimpseTo see or view (someone, or something tangible) briefly and incompletely.glindexA combined glossary and index.glinide(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Contraction of meglitinide.glintedsimple past and past participle of glintgliomal(pathology) Relating to a gliomagliomasplural of gliomagliosis(pathology) A proliferation of astrocytes in damaged areas of the central nervous system. This proliferation usually leads to the formation of a glial scar.gliotic(pathology) Of or pertaining to gliosisgliptin(pharmacology) Any of the class of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, a class of oral hypoglycemics that block DPP-4.glirineRelating to animals the Linnaean order Glires.gliroidOf or pertaining to the clade Glires.glisten(intransitive, of a wet or greasy surface) To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.glister(intransitive, archaic) To gleam, glisten, or coruscate.glitchyProne to glitches.glittenA cross between a glove and a mitten, often in the form of a fingerless glove with an attached mitten-like flap that can be used to cover the fingers.glitterA bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.glitzesplural of glitzgloatedsimple past and past participle of gloatgloaterOne who gloats.globard(obsolete) A glowworm.globate(archaic) Having the form of a globe; spherical.globoid(mathematics) A spherical representation or projection of a sphere or ellipsoid.globose(anatomy or botany) Having a globular form.globousAlternative form of globose.globuleA small round particle of substance; a drop.glochidA small, detachable, irritant spine occurring in dense clusters in the areoles of certain cacti such as the prickly pear.glomeraplural of glomusglomery(obsolete or historical) Grammar, particularly medieval Latin grammar.glommedsimple past and past participle of glomglommer(informal) A person who steals.glonoin(medicine, archaic) nitroglycerine when used medicinallygloomedsimple past and past participle of gloomgloomth(rare) Gloominess.gloppen(intransitive, UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) To be in fear; gaze in alarm or astonishment; look downcastgloriasplural of gloriagloriedsimple past and past participle of glorygloriesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gloryglorify(transitive) To exalt, or give glory or praise to (something or someone).glossaeplural of glossaglossal(anatomy, rare) Of or relating to the tongue.glossedHaving a gloss.glossen(ambitransitive) To make or become glossy or like glossglosserA writer of glosses; a scholiast; a commentator.glossesplural of glossglossicAlternative letter-case form of Glossic.glossid(zoology) Any clam in the family Glossidae.glottalOf or relating to the glottis.glottic(anatomy, relational) Of or pertaining to the glottis or the tongue.glottis(anatomy) The opening between the true vocal cords which is located in the larynx and affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.glovingpresent participle and gerund of gloveglowbarAlternative form of globar.glowersplural of glowerglowfag(Internet slang, derogatory, far-right) Synonym of glowie.glowflyAlternative form of glow fly.glowingpresent participle and gerund of glowglowormObsolete form of glowworm.glozingpresent participle and gerund of glozegluableThat can be glued.glucansplural of glucanglucase(dated, biochemistry) Any enzyme that converts starch into glucose.glucide(biochemistry) Synonym of glycose.glucina(obsolete, chemistry) beryllium oxideglucine(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing beryllium, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus.glucose(biochemistry) A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆; a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.glucousSweet-tasting.glueingpresent participle and gerund of glue; alternative spelling of gluing.glueishAlternative form of gluish.glueman(rare) A man who manufactures or uses glue.gluepotA pot for holding glue.glueylyAlternative form of gluily.gluggedsimple past and past participle of glugglugger(informal) A quaffable wine.glummercomparative form of glum: more glumglumose(botany) Bearing or relating to a glume.glumous(botany) Bearing or relating to a glume.gluonic(physics) Of, pertaining to, or mediated by gluons.glutard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A person with a form of gluten intolerance, such as celiac disease.gluteal(anatomy) Relating to the buttocks.gluteus(anatomy) Any of the several muscles of the nates, each of which arises from the pelvis and inserts into a femur.glutonyMisspelling of gluttony.glutoseAn ingredient of a syrupy mixture obtained by the action of alkali on levulose or found in the unfermentable reducing portion of cane molasses.gluttedsimple past and past participle of glutgluttonGluttonous; greedy; gormandizing.glycansplural of glycanglycate(organic chemistry, of a sugar) To react with an amino group of a proteinglycide(chemistry) A colourless liquid obtained from certain derivatives of glycerin, and regarded as a partially dehydrated glycerin; glycidic alcohol.glycine(biochemistry) A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C₂H₅NO₂ found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.glycolsplural of glycolglycome(biochemistry) All the polysaccharides, glycosides and similar carbohydrate-related compounds in an organism considered as a whole.glycone(biochemistry) The sugar residue of a glycoside.glycose(biochemistry) Any monosaccharide.glymmer(obsolete, thieves' cant) Fire.glympseObsolete spelling of glimpse.glyodinA particular fungicide.glyoxal(organic chemistry) The dialdehyde ethanedial derived from ethylene glycol; it is used in the preparation of modified starch for the paper industry.glyoximArchaic form of glyoxime.glyphicCarved, sculpted.glyptalA resin, made from glycerol and phthalic anhydride (or similar), used in paintsglypticOf or pertaining to engraving, especially on precious stones.glysterAlternative form of clyster.gmelina(botany) Any member of the genus Gmelina.gnabble(rare) To nibble.gnarledKnotty and misshapen.gnarleyAlternative form of gnarly.gnashedsimple past and past participle of gnashgnasherOne who gnashes the teeth.gnathal(anatomy) Relating to the jaw.gnathiaplural of gnathiongnathicOf or pertaining to the jaw.gnawersplural of gnawergnawing(of pain or hunger) severe or intensegneissyResembling or containing gneiss.gnepineAny plant related to the Gnetales and the Pinaceaegnisrap(programming) The cognitive process of creating a mental model of a computer program by reading the code.gnocchiItalian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.gnomery(countable) A place set aside for the display of garden gnomes.gnomessA female gnome.gnomide(mythology, fantasy) A female gnomegnomishResembling a gnome; gnomelike.gnomismA gnomic utterance.gnomistA gnomic writergnosticAlternative letter-case form of Gnostic.gnurledMisspelling of knurled.goadingpresent participle and gerund of goadgoadman(historical) A person employed to goad an animal to keep it working, for example during ploughing.goafingwaste material in a mine typically used as a fillergoalboxThe compartment of a maze etc. that the animal subject is intended to reach in a psychology experiment.goaliesplural of goaliegoalish(rare) Of, pertaining to, or similar to a goal or goals.goannasplural of goannagoatboyA male who plays the character of a goat.goateedHaving a goatee.goateesplural of goateegoatingA scapegoating.goatishGoaty, goatlike.goatletA little goat; a kid.goatpoxA viral disease of goats, resembling sheeppox.goatrel(obsolete, rare) A kid (young goat).goatsesPronunciation spelling of goats.gobbetsplural of gobbetgobbetyLike gobbets; having the texture of gobbets.gobbiercomparative form of gobby: more gobbygobbingpresent participle and gerund of gobgobbledsimple past and past participle of gobblegobblerOne who gobbles:gobblesplural of gobblegobioid(zoology) Like, or pertaining to, the goby, the genus Gobius, or, especially, suborder Gobioidei.gobletsplural of gobletgobline(nautical) One of the ropes or chains serving as stays for the dolphin striker or the bowsprit.goblinsplural of goblingoboneeAlternative form of gobony.goburra(obsolete) The laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae).gocartsplural of gocartgodauntThe sister or godsister of one's godparent, or godsister of one's parent.godbwyeObsolete form of goodbye.godcastA podcast featuring sermons or other content of a religious nature.goddamn(derogatory) Damned by God.goddangAlternative form of goddamn.goddess(religion) A female deity.goddexx(neologism) Alternative spelling of goddex.goddingpresent participle and gerund of godgoddishCharacteristic or typical of a god; godlikegoddist(slang) a believer in God, a monotheistgodetiaAny of several flowering plants of the taxonomic section of Clarkia, Clarkia sect. Godetia.godform(occultism) The image or incarnation of a deity.godheadDivinity or godhood, divine essence or nature.godhoodSynonym of divinity: the state of being a god or God.godkindDivinity; gods collectively.godlessNot acknowledging any deity or god; without belief in any deity or god.godlikeHaving the characteristics of a god.godlilyIn a godly fashion; righteously.godlingA minor divinity, a local or inferior godgodlore(puristic) The study or knowledge of God or gods; theology; divinity; mythology; religion.godmama(informal, dated) A godmother.godmodeAlternative form of god mode.godnessThe state, quality, or condition of a god; divinitygodownsplural of godowngodpapa(informal, dated) A godfather.godroon(architecture) An ornament produced by notching or carving a rounded moulding.godsakeAlternative form of Godsakes.godsendAn instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.godsentSent by God or as if by God; unexpectedly beneficial; heaven-sent.godshipSynonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.godtierAlternative spelling of god tier.godwinkAlternative form of God wink.godwitsplural of godwitgoeduckAlternative form of geoduck.goeland(obsolete) A white tern, of species Gygis alba.goffersthird-person singular simple present indicative of goffergoffick(humorous) Gothic (of or relating to the subculture).goffingArchaic form of golfing.goggledsimple past and past participle of gogglegogglerOne who or that which goggles.gogglesProtective eyewear set in a flexible frame to fit snugly against the face.goggletAlternative form of goglet.gohannaAlternative form of goanna (“type of lizard”).goitersplural of goitergoitralOf or relating to a goitre.goitredHaving a goitre.goitresplural of goitregolabkiTraditional Polish cabbage rolls made with minced meat and tomato sauce.goldarn(US, euphemistic) goddamngoldbugAlternative form of gold bug.goldcup(dated) The buttercup.goldenySomewhat golden in colour.goldeyeA North American freshwater fish of the mooneye family, Hiodon alosoides, usually eaten smoked.golding(UK, North Midlands dialects) The corn marigold (Glebionis segetum).goldishSomewhat gold in colour.goldlipApplied to various marine creatures whose shell has a gold-coloured edge.goldney(archaic) the gilthead.goldurn(US, euphemistic) Goddamn.golemicOf or relating to golems.golfdomThe world of golf.golfersplural of golfergolfeseThe jargon used by golf players and commentators.golfingpresent participle and gerund of golfgoliathAlternative letter-case form of Goliath.golliesplural of gollygolosheArchaic form of galosh.golygon(geometry) A serial isogon of 90 degrees; any polygon with all right angles, whose sides are consecutive integer lengths.gomastaAlternative form of gomashta.gombeen(Ireland, slang) A mean, underhanded, corrupt person. Usually applied to politicians.gomeral(chiefly Scotland, now rare) Fool, simpleton.gomerilAlternative spelling of gomeral.gomesin(biochemistry) An antimicrobial protein produced by the tarantula Acanthoscurria gomesianagomihanAlternative form of gumihan.gomisin(organic chemistry) Any of a group of polycyclic ethers present in the vine Schisandra chinensis.gomphid(zoology) Any dragonfly in the family Gomphidae.gomtangA Korean slow-simmered beef soup.gomustaAlternative form of gomashta.gomutra(Hinduism, India) Cow urine.gonadalOf or pertaining to the gonadsgonadicRelating to the gonads.gonagra(medicine) gout in the kneegonakieAn African timber tree, Vachellia nilotica subsp. adstringens, formerly Acacia adansonii.gonanesplural of gonanegonatid(zoology) Any member of the family Gonatidae of armhook squids.gondoicOf or pertaining to gondoic acid or its derivativesgondolaA small long, narrow boat with a high prow and stern, propelled with a single oar, especially in Venice.goneski(Australia, slang) gonegongche(music) A system of musical notation using Chinese characters, used in traditional Chinese music.gongingpresent participle and gerund of gonggongmanA man employed in parts of Africa to disseminate information within a community, usually by means of a gong.gongoraAn orchid of the genus Gongora.gongpit(obsolete) The cesspit of a latrine or outhouse; a latrine or outhouse itself.gonidiaplural of gonidiumgonimiaplural of gonimiumgonimicRelating to gonimia.gonnabe(informal) One who is on the path to becoming famous or important.gonolekAny of various passerine birds of the genus Laniarius.gonopod(zoology) A pleopod that is specialized for fertilisation in the males of some decapods.gonotylA sucker surrounding the genital opening and often intimately associated with the acetabulum of certain trematode worms.goobersplural of goobergooberyGooey, drooly and mucky.goodbyeFarewell; a formula used to another person or persons when the speaker, writer, or person addressed is departing.goodbysplural of goodbygoodeid(zoology) Any fish in the family Goodeidae, the splitfins.goodeinAny splitfin fish of the subfamily Goodeinaegoodest(nonstandard, humorous) superlative form of good: most good, bestgoodfic(fandom slang) Well-written fan fiction.goodful(rare) Full of good or goodness; good; excellent; worthy.goodhap(archaic) Good happenings; good fortune.goodies(informal), plural of goody: confectionery or candy, or tasty snack foods such as potato chips.goodify(transitive, rare, nonstandard) To make good; to improve.goodingpresent participle and gerund of goodgoodishRather good than the contrary; not actually bad; tolerable.goodman(now rare, chiefly Scotland) A familiar appellation of civility for a man.goodmenplural of goodmangoodput(computing, networking) Application-level throughput, i.e. the number of useful bits per unit of time forwarded by a network from source to destination, excluding protocol overhead such as retransmissions.goodset(video games) A large romset containing every working ROM available for a particular emulated system.gooferysilliness, goofiness, silly behaviourgoofiercomparative form of goofy: more goofygoofilyIn a goofy manner.goofingpresent participle and gerund of goofgoofishSynonym of goofy (“silly, quirky”).goofoffAlternative spelling of goof-off.googledsimple past and past participle of googlegooglesplural of googlegoogley(of the eyes) Misspelling of googly.gooiestsuperlative form of gooey: most gooeygoolail(India, historical) A stonebow (crossbow for shooting stones).goolies(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, vulgar slang, usually in the plural) The testicles.goolikeSimilar to goo; gooey.goombah(US, slang, derogatory, ethnic slur) A person of Italian descent (often implies the person is connected to Italian organized crime)goombay(music, dance, Bahamas, countable) A type of traditional Bahamian drum.goondasplural of goondagoondieA kind of Aboriginal hut.goonersplural of goonergoonerygoonish behaviourgooneysplural of gooneygooningpresent participle and gerund of goongoonishCharacteristic of a goongoopiercomparative form of goopy: more goopygooping(forensics) The deposition on paper of a blob of accumulated ink from a ballpoint pen.gooselyOf, pertaining to, or characteristic of a goose or geese.gooseryA place for keeping geese.goosishLike a goose; somewhat gooselike.gophersplural of gophergopping(slang) Ugly; disgusting.gopuramA monumental tower, usually ornate, at the entrance of a temple, especially in Southern India.goraccoA paste prepared with tobacco and jaggery, smoked in hookahs in western India.gorcock(chiefly British) The red grouse.gorcrow(UK, dialect) The carrion crow.gordiidAny worm of the family GordiidaegorditaA thick tortilla as made in Mexico, frequently stuffed and made of corn flour.gorelkaAlternative form of horilka.gorgersplural of gorgergorgetsplural of gorgetgorgingpresent participle and gerund of gorgegorgonsplural of gorgongoriestsuperlative form of gory: most gorygorilkaAlternative spelling of horilka.gorillaA big and brutish man or a thug; a goon or ruffian.goringsplural of goringgormandObsolete spelling of gourmand.gormingpresent participle and gerund of gormgorodkiAn ancient Russian folk sport of trying to knock arrangements of skittles out of a square by throwing a bat at them.gorseddA community of bards, usually Welsh, but sometimes Breton or Cornish.goshala(India) An animal shelter for cows, which are sacred in Hinduism.goshawkAny of several birds of prey, principally in the genus Accipiter.gosherdOne who takes care of geese.goshwow(dated, fandom slang, often derogatory) Of or pertaining to a juvenile overenthusiasm; naive; uncritical.gospellObsolete spelling of gospel.gospelsplural of gospelgospelyAlternative form of gospelly.gosportAlternative letter-case form of Gosport.gossimaA precursor to table tennis, played with hard rubber balls.gossipsplural of gossipgossipyProne to gossip.gossoon(Ireland) A young boy, a servant boy; a lackey.gotaway(US, law enforcement) An illegal immigrant who has successfully entered the country without being apprehended.gotchyaAlternative form of gotcha.gothdomThe Gothic subculture generally.gothify(transitive) To make Gothic (in any sense).gothiteAlternative form of goethite.gouache(painting) A thick, opaque watercolour paint made with gum containing an inert white pigment to make it opaque.goudronTar, especially boiled tar.gougingpresent participle and gerund of gougegoujere(obsolete, rare) Venereal disease.goujonsplural of goujongoulashA stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika.gouldenObsolete form of golden.goundou(pathology) A disease, endemic to parts of West Africa, characterised by swellings each side of the nosegouramiAn edible freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae.gourderSomeone who makes a gourd container.gourdesplural of gourdegourmet(of food and drink) Fine; of superior quality.gournetObsolete form of gurnard.goussetA small piece of mail, providing some protection where two plates of armor are joined, usually at the elbows, under the shoulders, and behind the knees.goutflyAlternative form of gout fly.goutiercomparative form of gouty: more goutygoutilyIn a gouty manner; as if affected with gout.goutishResembling or characteristic of gout.gouttesplural of gouttegovernsthird-person singular simple present indicative of governgovison(archaic, Northern England) Alternative spelling of gorbuson.gowaned(poetic) Covered in daisies.gowlareObsolete spelling of gaveller.gownmanArchaic form of gownsman.goyischAlternative spelling of goyish.goyisheAlternative spelling of goyish.goyslop(Internet slang, 4chan slang, offensive, by extension) Low-quality entertainment, seen as being promoted by Jews in a similar manner.gozzard(UK, dialectal) Archaic form of gooseherd.grabass(informal, often used with the verb play) Sexual groping; erotic horseplay.grabbagAlternative spelling of grab bag.grabbedsimple past and past participle of grabgrabberOne who, or that which, grabs or seizes.grabble(intransitive) To search with one's hands and fingers; to attempt to grasp something.grabensplural of grabengrabfulThe amount one can grab at one timegracias(US, colloquial) Thank you.gracile(also figuratively) Lean, slender, thin.gracingpresent participle and gerund of gracegracism(Christianity) A Christian alternative to secular models of affirmative action or colorblindness that seeks to extend God's grace to people of all backgrounds, regardless of colour, class, or culture.gracist(Christianity) One who espouses gracism.grackle(loosely) Any of several Asian myna birds of the genus Gracula.gradate(ambitransitive) To change imperceptibly from one gradation of tone etc. to another.graddan(Scotland, historical) To prepare corn for the quern by setting fire to the ears and beating off the grain at the point when the husk is fully burnt.gradely(Northern England, of a person) decent, well-meaning, respectablegradersplural of gradergradian(geometry, trigonometry) A unit of angle equal to 0.9 degree, so that there are 100 gradians in a right angle.gradineA toothed chisel used by sculptorsgradingpresent participle and gerund of gradegradino(architecture) gradin.gradualProceeding or advancing by small, slow, regular steps or degreesgraffer(informal) A graffiti artist.graftedsimple past and past participle of graftgrafterOne who inserts scions on other stocks, or propagates fruit by engrafting.gragger(music) A type of ratchet (an idiophone musical instrument) used mainly in Purim celebrations in Jewish tradition; it consists of a board and a gearwheel attached to a handle, and is played by swinging the mechanism to make the gearwheel scrape against the board, producing a percussive sound.grahamsplural of grahamgrailleA half-round single-cut file or float, with one curved face and one straight face, used by comb-makers.grainedHaving a grain or grains.grainerA knife for taking the hair off skins.grainesplural of grainegrallic(zoology, archaic) Of or relating to the Grallae, a former taxonomic classification of wading birds.gramaryAlternative form of gramarye.gramemeDated form of grammeme.gramineA naturally occurring indole alkaloid present in several plant species.grammar(countable and uncountable, linguistics) A system of rules and principles for the structure of a language, or of languages in general.grammasplural of grammagrammaw(dialect) grandmothergrammer(sometimes humorous) Misspelling of grammar.grammesplural of grammegrammidSynonym of grammatid.grammieAlternative form of grammy.grampieAlternative form of grampy.grampop(US, informal) grandfathergrampusA killer whale (Orcinus orca).granadeObsolete form of grenade.granadoObsolete form of grenade.granary(agriculture) A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.granateArchaic form of garnet.grandadAlternative spelling of granddad.grandamA grandmother.grandeeA high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.grandercomparative form of grand: more grandgrandesplural of grandegrandlyIn a grand manner.grandma(informal) Grandmother.grandogMisspelling of granddog.grandpa(informal) grandfathergranferPronunciation spelling of grandfather.granger(US) A member of the Grange, National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, an association representing farmers.grangesplural of grangegraninsplural of graningranitaAn Italian dessert of fruit purée etc. on crushed ice.granite(uncountable, figurative) Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough.grannam(colloquial, now archaic and British regional) A grandmother; an old woman.grannieAlternative form of granny.grannumAlternative spelling of granum (“one's grandmother”).granolaA breakfast and snack food consisting of loose, crispy pellets made of nuts, rolled oats, honey and other natural ingredients.grantedsimple past and past participle of grantgranteeThe person to whom something is granted.granterOne who grants.granthiThe person who reads the sacred scripture at a Sikh religious ceremony.grantor(law) A person who grants something.granuleA tiny grain, a small particle.graperyA place used for grape cultivation.graphedsimple past and past participle of graphgraphex(mathematics) A form of exchangeable graphongraphiaplural of graphiumgraphicDrawn, pictorial.graphon(mathematics, graph theory) The completion of the metric space of the set of finite graphs endowed with the cut metric.graplinA grapnel (small anchor).grapnel(nautical) A small anchor, having more than two flukes, used for anchoring a small vessel.grapperA metal ring or leather strap on the base of a lance behind the grip, designed to stop the lance from moving backward by catching on the lance rest or on the lancer's chest and arm when the lance was tucked into the armpit.grapple(transitive) To seize something and hold it firmly.grapsid(zoology) Any crab in the family Grapsidae.graspedsimple past and past participle of graspgrasperA person who graspsgrassedCovered with grass; having a surface on which grass is growing.grasser(British, slang) A grass; an informer.grassesplural of grassgrassie(recreational fishing) A grass carp; a white amur.grassum(Scotland) Alternative form of gersum.gratersplural of gratergratify(transitive) To please.grating(typically of a voice) Harsh and unpleasant.graunchTo grind or crunch.graupel(uncountable) A precipitation that forms when supercooled droplets of water condense on a snowflake.gravedo(medicine, archaic) A cold in the head, or nasal catarrh.gravellObsolete form of gravel.gravelsplural of gravelgravelyIn a grave or serious manner.gravery(archaic) The process or technique of engraving.gravestsuperlative form of grave: most gravegravida(medicine) A pregnant woman.graviedOf food: cooked, dressed or served in gravy.graviesplural of gravygravingpresent participle and gerund of gravegravitySenses relating to seriousness.gravlaxSalmon dry-cured in salt, seasoned with dill and sugar, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer.gravure(art, printing) A type of intaglio printing process, in which an image is engraved onto a rotating copper cylinder.grawlixA series of images or symbols used in speech bubbles in comic strips to indicate one or more swear words.grayestsuperlative form of gray: most graygrayhatAlternative form of gray hat.grayhenAlternative form of grey hen (“female black grouse”).grayingpresent participle and gerund of graygrayishSomewhat gray.grayite(mineralogy) A hexagonal-trapezohedral mineral containing calcium, hydrogen, lead, oxygen, phosphorus, and thorium.graylagAlternative spelling of greylag.grayletA moth of the genus Hyperstrotia.graymap(computer graphics) A grayscale bitmap.grayoutAlternative spelling of greyout.graysbyA marine ray-finned fish of species Cephalopholis cruentata.grazersplural of grazergrazier(UK, historical) One who grazes cattle and/or sheep on a rural property.grazingpresent participle and gerund of grazegreasedsimple past and past participle of greasegreasen(rare, transitive) To make greased or greasygreaserSomeone or something that greases (applies grease).greasesplural of greasegreaten(intransitive) To become great or large; increase; dilate.greatercomparative form of great: more greatgreatlyTo a great extent or degree.greavedHaving greaves (leg armour).greavesThe unmeltable residue left after animal fat has been rendered.greciseAlternative spelling of GrecizegrecizeAlternative letter-case form of Grecize.grecqueAn ornament of Greek origin, or Greek-style, especially a fretworkgreebleA small piece of detailing added to break up the surface of an object and add visual interest, particularly in movie special effects.greeeatElongated form of great.greenedThat is covered in green.greenercomparative form of green: more greengreenie(Australian politics, informal, by extension) A member of the Australian Greens.greenlyCharacterized by greenness or lushness; verdant.greenthThe state or quality of being green.greetedsimple past and past participle of greetgreeteeOne who is greeted.greeterA person who greets people on their arrival.gregaleA strong Mediterranean wind blowing from the north-east.greisen(geology) A highly altered granitic rock containing quartz and mica.greislyObsolete form of grisly.greking(obsolete) The break (of day); dawn.grelfieA selfie of a group of people; a groupie.gremialOf or pertaining to the lap.gremlinA contemptible person.gremmie(surfing, skateboarding, slang) Alternative form of gremmy (“a young or inexperienced surfer or skateboarder”).grenadeA small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.grenado(archaic) A grenade (weapon).greuousObsolete spelling of grievous.greyers(UK, school slang) Grey trousers as part of a school uniform.greyestsuperlative form of grey: most greygreyhatAlternative spelling of gray hat.greyhenAlternative form of grey hen (“female black grouse”).greyingpresent participle and gerund of greygreyishAlternative spelling of grayish.greylagA large grey European goose, Anser anser, with pink legs and dull orange beak.greymapAlternative form of graymap.greyoutA transient loss of vision caused by hypoxia and characterized by a perceived dimming of light and color, sometimes accompanied by a loss of peripheral vision.greyzem(geology) Synonym of boroll.gribble(Bermuda) Tending to grumble; grumpy, irascible.griddedHaving a grid, or gridsgridder(rare) One who makes use of grids.griddleA stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.gridifyTo create a system of gridsgridingpresent participle and gerund of gridegridlerOne who gridles (sings as a form of begging).griefer(online gaming) One who griefs: a player who plays a game primarily to reduce other players’ enjoyment of it.grieslyObsolete form of grisly.grievedsimple past and past participle of grievegrieven(ambitransitive, nonstandard) To make or become grievous or grief-stricken; to fill or be filled with griefgrieverOne who grieves.grievesplural of griefgrievor(Canada, law, human resources) One who submits a grievance.griffesplural of griffegriffinA mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle.griffonA breed of dog usually called the Brussels griffon, reminiscent of the legendary creature.grifter(informal, originally Canada, US) A con artist; someone who pulls confidence games; a swindler, scammer, huckster, hustler, and/or charlatan.grilledsimple past and past participle of grillgrillerOne who, or that which, grills.grillesplural of grillegrimaceA contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.grimfulCharacterised by grimness; harsh, wrathful, terrible.grimiercomparative form of grimy: more grimygrimilyIn a grimy manner.grimmercomparative form of grim: more grimgrinchy(informal) Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.grinded(nonstandard) simple past and past participle of grindgrinderOne who grinds something, such as the teeth.grindieA style of music that fuses indie and grime music.grindle(US, dated, dialectal) A fish, the bowfin (Amia calva).gringasplural of gringagringosplural of gringogrinnedsimple past and past participle of gringrinnerAgent noun of grin; one who grins.grinnieAlternative form of grinny (“chipmunk”).grioticRelating to, or characteristic of a griot. (a West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions)griotteA female griot.gripersplural of gripergripingpresent participle and gerund of gripegripman(chiefly historical) A man employed to manipulate the grip of a cable car (the streetcar), therefore enabling it to start and stop.grippalRelating to influenza.grippedsimple past and past participle of gripgripperA person who or thing which grips something.grippie(informal) A grip; something used to take hold, or to reduce friction.gripple(UK dialectal, Northern England, Scotland) Griping; tenacious; gripping.griskinA lean cut of meat from the loin of a pig.grisledObsolete form of grizzled.grislieObsolete form of grisly.grisonsplural of grisongristleCartilage; now especially: cartilage present, as a tough substance, in meat.gristlyResembling or containing gristle.grittedsimple past and past participle of gritgritten(rare) Made of or consisting of grits.gritterOne who grits anything.grizzleA dark grey colour.grizzlyGrey-haired, greyish.groanedsimple past and past participle of groangroanerOne who groans or complains.grobble(dialectal, ambitransitive) To make holes; dig, poke, pick out.grobian(dated, derogatory) A coarse, uncouth, uncivilized and possibly violent fellow.grocersplural of grocergrocery(attributive) Retail foodstuffs and other household supplies.grockelAlternative spelling of grockle.grockle(slang, British, various parts of the West Country) A tourist from elsewhere in the countrygrodiercomparative form of grody: more grodygroggerAlternative form of gragger.grogramA strong, rough fabric made up of a mixture of silk, and mohair or wool.grogranAlternative form of grogram.groinal(informal) Pertaining to the groin.groinedsimple past and past participle of groingrokkedsimple past and past participle of grokgrokkerOne who groks; a person with a deep intuitive understanding of something.gromiid(zoology) Any cercozoan in the family Gromiidae.gromillArchaic form of gromwell.grommetA reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet.gronkedsimple past and past participle of gronkgroomal(rare) Of or pertaining to a groom (a man who is about to marry).groomedsimple past and past participle of groomgroomeeAn animal that is groomed by another (the groomer).groomerOne that grooms; that attends to apperance of a person or animal.grooperArchaic form of grouper (the fish).groovedsimple past and past participle of groovegroover(colloquial) One who grooves, or enjoys rhythmic music.groovesplural of groovegrooveyDated form of groovy.gropersplural of gropergropery(uncommon) Groping; the act of, or an instance of, groping.gropingpresent participle and gerund of gropegropper(UK, informal, birdwatching) The grasshopper warbler.gropple(intransitive, archaic, rare) To grope about.grosionpiastre; A unit of currency in Crete before it became part of modern Greece.grossedsimple past and past participle of grossgrossen(ambitransitive) To make or become gross (all senses).grossercomparative form of gross: more grossgrossesthird-person singular simple present indicative of grossgrosslyGreatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.grotbag(slang, derogatory) A dirty or unhygienic person.grotchy(dated, fandom slang) Tending to complain; irritable.grotsky(slang) Worthless; unappealing; deserving contempt; highly disagreeable.grottosplural of grottogrotzenThe central back portion of a pelt, corresponding to the animal's spine.grouchy(originally university slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.groundeObsolete spelling of ground.groundsplural of groundgroundyLike or characteristic of grounds; coarsegroupedsimple past and past participle of groupgrouperOne who groups things.groupesplural of groupegroupie(by extension, informal) Any dedicated fan of something.grousedsimple past and past participle of grousegrouserA person who grouses; a grumbler.grousesplural of grousegroutedsimple past and past participle of groutgrouterOne who grouts.grovelsthird-person singular simple present indicative of grovelgrowbagA large plastic bag filled with soil, in which plants are grown.growboxAlternative form of grow box.growersplural of growergroweryA site at which plants are grown.groweth(archaic) third-person singular simple present indicative of growgrowingpresent participle and gerund of growgrowledsimple past and past participle of growlgrowlerA person, creature or thing that growls.grownupAlternative form of grown-up.growthsplural of growthgrowthy(animal breeding, finance) Inclined to growth; growing healthily or rapidly.groyned(architecture) Alternative form of groined (“built with groins/groynes”).groynesplural of groynegroyper(Internet slang) A large, green, cartoon toad with a mischievous expression, based on Pepe the Frog.grubbedsimple past and past participle of grubgrubble(obsolete or rare, ambitransitive) To feel or grope in the dark.grudgedsimple past and past participle of grudgegrudgerSomeone who holds a grudge.grudgesplural of grudgegrufflyIn a gruff manner.grumble(onomatopoeia) A high thundering, rumbling or growling sound.grumblyGiven to grumblinggrummetAlternative spelling of grommet.grumosegrumous; lumpy.grumousResembling grume; thick and lumpy; soft and semisolidgrumpedsimple past and past participle of grumpgrumphyAlternative form of grumphie (“a sow”).gruncle(slang or childish) A great-uncle.grundel(UK, dialect, archaic) A kind of fish, the groundling.grundle(colloquial) A small grumble.grunger(British) Someone who appreciates grunge culture.grungeyAlternative form of grungy.grunionEither of two small fish, of the genus Leuresthes, found along the coast of Mexico and southern California, that spawn in the wet sand at certain high tides.grunkleAlternative form of gruncle.grunselObsolete spelling of groundsill (“threshold”).gruntedsimple past and past participle of gruntgrunterOne who grunts.grunthiArchaic form of granthi.gruntleA grunting sound.gruperoA kind of Mexican pop music.grushie(Scotland, historical) A Scottish wedding tradition where coins were thrown to the guests.gruyereAlternative form of Gruyère.gryllid(entomology) Any member of the Gryllidae, the crickets.gryllos(art, historical) A caricatural creature found in ancient and medieval art, typically featuring a human head with mostly bizarre, animal anatomy.gryllusAlternative form of gryllos.gryphonAlternative form of griffin.grysbokA small antelope of genus Raphicerus from South Africa.grzywna(historical) A medieval measure of weight, mainly for silver, formerly used in Central and Eastern Europe.guaiane(organic chemistry) A particular bicyclic sesquiterpene; any of many derivatives of this compound, some of which have medical applicationsguajira(countable) A female guajiro.guajiroA Cuban agricultural worker.guakong(Philippines, Chinese Filipino, colloquial) maternal grandfather; maternal grandpa.guanacoA South American ruminant (Lama guanicoe), closely related to the other lamoids, the alpaca, llama, and vicuña in the family Camelidae.guanase(biochemistry) guanine deaminase, an enzymeguandaoA Chinese polearm with the blade mounted on top of the pole (as opposed to on the side like most European polearms).guanide(organic chemistry) Any univalent radical or anion derived from guanidineguanido(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical -N=C(NH₂)₂ derived from guanidineguanine(chemistry) A substance first obtained from guano; it is a nucleic base and pairs with cytosine in DNA and RNA (by means of three hydrogen bonds).guanite(mineralogy) struviteguapoteParachromis managuensis, a cichlid fish native to Nicaragua.guaranaA tree, Paullinia cupana, native to Venezuela and northern Brazil.guaraniAlternative form of guaraní.guardedsimple past and past participle of guardguardee(biochemistry) Any protein (involved in an immune system) that when modified by a pathogen becomes bound by a guard protein, precipitating the immune responseguarderA person who guards; a guard.guaribaAny of several South American howler monkeys with prehensile tails.guarish(transitive, obsolete) To heal or cure.guatitaAn Ecuadorian tripe stew.guaximaA plant of species Urena lobata, widespread in the tropics, or the useful fiber it yields.guayaba(uncommon) The guava (tree or fruit).guayabiA large, frond-bearing South American tree, Cordia americana, or its valuable wood.guayaboObsolete form of guayaba.guayavaAlternative form of guayaba.guayaviAlternative form of guayabi.guayuleParthenium argentatum, a flowering shrub in the aster family.guazuti(possibly obsolete) The South American pampas deer.gubbins(British, informal) Assorted stuff, especially if of little value; tat.gubbishAnything worthless or incomprehensible; junk.gubingeA small tree from the northern part of Australia, Terminalia ferdinandiana.gubmentPronunciation spelling of government.gubmint(nonstandard) Pronunciation spelling of government, representing dialectal English.guddlerOne who guddles.gudeman(Scotland) Alternative form of goodman.gudgeonA common gudgeon, a small freshwater fish of species Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.gudulkaAlternative spelling of gadulka.gueltasplural of gueltaguembri(music) A kind of lute used by Berber musicians.guenonsplural of guenonguepard(archaic) A cheetah.guercheAlternative form of ghersh (“old silver coin of Ethiopia”).guerdon(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service; an accolade.guereza(zoology) A reddish-brown colobus monkey from Abyssinia.gueriteA projecting turret for a sentry, as at the salient angles of works, or the acute angles of bastions.guessedsimple past and past participle of guessguesserA person who guesses; especially someone who can make a reasonable prediction from little evidence.guessesplural of guessguestedsimple past and past participle of guestguesten(dialectal, transitive, Scotland, Northern England) To entertain as a guest; to lodge as a guest.guestlyOf, befitting, or characteristic of a guest.guffawsplural of guffawguggletAlternative form of goglet.gugyeolAlternative spelling of kwukyel.guiacol(organic chemistry) A colourless liquid produced by the dry distillation of guaiac resin.guiacumArchaic form of guaiacum.guichetA small hatch or grill.guidageThe fee paid to a guide.guidantguiding; providing guideguidersplural of guiderguidingpresent participle and gerund of guideguignolA traditional French puppet theater.guildedObsolete spelling of gilded.guilderThe former currency unit in the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.guildicOf or relating to a guild.guildie(video games, slang) A guildmate.guildry(Scotland) A guild or its members.guilery(archaic) Deceit; trickery.guilingpresent participle and gerund of guileguilterOne who motivates another with guilt.guiltieArchaic spelling of guilty.guimbriAlternative spelling of guembri.guineasplural of guineaguiniadAlternative form of gwyniad.guipureA kind of bobbin lace that connects the motifs with bars or plaits rather than net or mesh.guisard(archaic) guiser, mummerguisersplural of guiserguisingpresent participle and gerund of guiseguitarsplural of guitarguitary(informal) Resembling or characteristic of a guitar.guittarObsolete spelling of guitar.guizingAlternative form of guising.gulaman(Philippines) Gelatin made from agar, used in certain foods.gulaschAlternative spelling of goulash.gulchesplural of gulchguldensplural of guldengulfingpresent participle and gerund of gulfgulitol(biochemistry) sorbitolgulkandA sweet Indian preserve made with rose petals and sugar.gulleryA colony of gulls.gulletsplural of gulletgulleysplural of gulleygullick(dialectal) A deep gully or ravine.gulliesplural of gullygullingpresent participle and gerund of gullgullion(obsolete) A worthless wretchgullish(archaic) Foolish, credulous, simple-minded.gulpfulThe amount swallowed in a single gulp.gulpingpresent participle and gerund of gulpgulqandAlternative form of gulkand.gumastaAlternative form of gomashta.gumballChewing gum sold as a ball usually coated with colored hard sugar.gumband(Western Pennsylvania) Synonym of rubber band.gumboil(medicine) A small suppurating inflamed spot on the gum.gumboot(New Zealand, British, Australia) A type of boot made of rubber.gumdropA small chewy candy made with corn syrup, gelatin, and flavouring.gumihan(Philippines) The tropical evergreen tree Artocarpus sericicarpus.gumland(New Zealand) A kind of infertile, acidic terrain yielding kauri gum.gumlikeResembling or characteristic of gum.gumlineThe line along the top of the gums, where they meet the surface of the teethgummataplural of gummagummentPronunciation spelling of government.gummersplural of gummergummiercomparative form of gummy: more gummygummiesplural of gummygummilyIn a gummy fashion.gummingThe act of chewing without teeth.gummintAlternative form of gubmint.gummite(mineralogy) A yellow, amorphous mineral, a mixture of oxides and silicates of uranium, formed by weathering of pitchblende.gummose(sciences) gummy; yielding or consisting of gumgummousgum-like, or composed of gum; gummygumshoeA sneaker or rubber overshoe.gumtreeAlternative form of gum tree.gumustaAlternative form of gomashta.gumweedAny of various plants in the genus Grindelia.gumwoodAny of various trees and shrubs of the genus Commidendrum.gunbeltA belt incorporating a holster for a gun.gunbird(military slang) A military helicopter.gunboat(nautical) Any of the various types of small armed vessels.gunbuck(MLE, slang) To hit someone in the head with a pistol; to pistol-whip.guncaseA storage box for firearmsgundeck(naval slang) Synonym of pencil whip (“to falsify records to suggest that work has been done”).gunfireShots from a gun or guns, typically creating loud report.gungingpresent participle and gerund of gungegungude(Belize) A porridge made from sun-dried plantains or green bananas.gunhandA person hired to carry or handle a gun, often to protect property or people.gunitesplural of gunitegunkataAlternative form of gun kata.gunlikeResembling or characteristic of a gun.gunlineA line or cable that can be shot across a gap.gunlockA mechanism fitted to a cannon that fires it when a cord is pulled.gunloon(US, slang, derogatory) A person obsessed with owning guns; a zealous supporter of the right to bear arms.gunloop(architecture) embrasure; arrow loopgunnade(nautical, historical) A naval artillery piece, variant of the carronade, developed by the British navy circa 1820 CE.gunnageThe number of guns carried by a warship.gunnelsplural of gunnelgunneraAny of several plants, of the genus Gunnera, that have very large leaves and small, reddish drupes.gunnersplural of gunnergunnery(uncountable) The science of guns and gunfire, including aspects of bullet flight and impact.gunnies(Cornwall, mining) A vacant space left in the ground after a lode has been mined.gunningpresent participle and gerund of gungunnissAlternative form of gunnies (“vacant space left in the ground after a lode has been mined”).gunplayThe discharge of firearms, usually with violent intent and in confrontations.gunpoke(slang) Someone who carries a gun; an armed man.gunportA hatch in the hull of a ship through which a cannon is fired.gunrackA rack for storing a gun.gunroomA room where guns are stored.gunselsplural of gunselgunshedA building in which military guns are stored.gunship(nautical) A ship equipped with heavy artillery.gunshopA shop where guns are sold.gunshot(countable) The act of discharging a firearm.gunsiteA location where there is a gun.gunsmanDated form of gunman.guntard(slang, derogatory, offensive, vulgar) A person obsessed with owning guns; a zealous supporter of the right to bear arms.gunwaleThe top edge of the hull of a nautical vessel, at or above where the hull meets the deck.gunwiseBy or in terms of guns.gunworkThe art or skill of firing a gun.gunyangSolanum vescum, the green kangaroo apple.guppiesplural of guppygurgledsimple past and past participle of gurglegurglerOne who, or that which, gurgles.gurglesplural of gurglegurgletAlternative form of goglet.gurkhan(historical) A ruler of the Qara Khitai.gurnardAny of various marine fish of the family Triglidae that have a large armored head and fingerlike pectoral fins used for crawling along the sea bottom.gurneysplural of gurneygurning(Northern England) Alternative spelling of girning.gurrierA loutish young man; a ruffian.gurrnki(Australian Aboriginal) A ghost.gurudomThe realm of gurus.guruismThe tendency to look to a particular revered individual as a teacher or mentor.gurukulA type of school in India and in several other countries, residential in nature, with pupils living near the guru, often within the same house.gusband(slang, LGBTQ) A gay husband.gushersplural of gushergushilyIn a gushy manner.gushingFlowing forth suddenly or violently.gussetsplural of gussetgussiesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gussygustard(obsolete) A bird, the great bustard.gustful(uncommon) An amount carried in a gust.gustiercomparative form of gusty: more gustygustilyIn a gusty manner; in gusts.gustingpresent participle and gerund of gustgustoso(music) in a tasteful, agreeable mannergutbomb(slang) A food item that is hard on the stomach due to its greasiness, large size, richness, etc.guthookAlternative spelling of gut hook.gutlikeResembling or characteristic of a gut.gutling(archaic) A gluttongutoxon(organic chemistry) A toxic substance produced when azinphos-methyl is metabolised in the body, by replacing a sulfur atom with oxygen, 3-(dimethoxyphosphorylsulfanylmethyl)-1,2,3-benzotriazin-4-onegutsfulplural of gutfulgutshotsimple past and past participle of gutshootgutsiercomparative form of gutsy: more gutsygutsilyIn a gutsy way; bravely.guttateShaped like or resembling drops.guttersplural of guttergutteryHaving a guttering flame; flickering and weak.guttiercomparative form of gutty: more guttyguttiesplural of guttyguttingpresent participle and gerund of gutguttler(British, dialect) One who guttles; a greedy eater; a glutton.guttula(formal) A droplet.guttuleA small, round vesicle, typically filled with oil.gutweedUlva intestinalis, a seaweed.gutwort(archaic) A plant, Globularia alypum, which has purgative properties and is found in Africa.guvmentPronunciation spelling of government.guvmintPronunciation spelling of government.guvnorsplural of guvnorguyhood(informal) The state or condition of being a guy (a man).guykerl(Shetland) A giantess, typically a giant wife.guylike(colloquial) Characteristic of a guy, a male.guylineA rope or cable (a line) used to restrain the motion of something. As a cable used to prevent a mast from falling over.guyness(informal) The state of being a guy.guyropeAlternative spelling of guy rope.guywireAlternative spelling of guy-wire.guzhengA zither-like stringed instrument with at least eighteen strings and moveable bridges, played with a plectrum, originating in the traditional music of China.guzzledsimple past and past participle of guzzleguzzlerSomebody or something which guzzles.guzzlesthird-person singular simple present indicative of guzzlegwamegiA Korean winter dish of half-dried Pacific herring or Pacific saury.gwardarAlternative form of gwarda.gwarderAlternative form of gwarda.gwarosaKaroshi; death from overwork.gwarrieAlternative form of guarri.gweduckAlternative form of geoduck.gwiniadAlternative form of gwyniad.gwyniadA freshwater fish of species Coregonus pennantii, native to Bala Lake in Gwynedd.gyabragIn Tibetan cuisine, a pancake made with barley flour, yak butter, dry cheese curds and sugar.gyaldemAlternative form of gyal dem.gyaling(music) A horn used in Tibetan Buddhist and Mongolian Buddhist ceremonies.gyelongA Buddhist priest in Tibet.gylanicOf or pertaining to gylany.gymgoerA person who attends a gym for exercisegymlikeResembling a gym (room or building for indoor sports).gymmaxx(incel slang, intransitive) To work out at the gym and build muscle in order to increase one's attractiveness.gymnastOne who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.gymnite(mineralogy) An amorphous form of antigorite.gymnoteAny of the genus Gymnotus of knifefishes.gymnureA small carnivorous mammal, subfamily Galericinae, related to the hedgehogs and resembling a large rat, which inhabits various parts of Southeast Asia.gymslipA sleeveless tunic with a pleated skirt, most commonly seen as part of a girl's school uniform.gymsuitAn outfit worn for gymnastics.gymwearClothing designed to be worn while exercising at the gym.gyneciaplural of gyneciumgynecic(archaic) gynecologicalgynecolAbbreviation of gynecology.gynesic(obsolete, medicine) Of or related to the female genitals.gynogen(biology) a cell that contains only genes from the mother.gyokuroA kind of green tea from Japan, differing from sencha in being grown in the shade.gyotakuA traditional form of Japanese fish printing.gyplureA potent gypsy moth attractant synthesized from ricinoleic acid.gypperyThe act of one who gyps; cheating; swindle.gyprockRock rich in gypsum; gypsic soil.gypsiedsimple past and past participle of gypsygypsiesplural of gypsygypsify(geology) To diagenetically alter to gypsum.gypsterA trickster or swindler.gypsyfyAlternative form of gypsify (“to make or become gypsy”).gyptianObsolete form of gypsy.gyrallyIn a gyral manner.gyratedsimple past and past participle of gyrategyratesthird-person singular simple present indicative of gyrategyraton(physics) An object that has a finite energy and spin, moving at the speed of lightgyratoranything that gyratesgyreful(obsolete, rare, poetic) Moving in gyres, whirling.gyrinid(taxonomy) Any beetle in the family Gyrinidae, a whirligig beetle.gyrlandObsolete form of garland.gyrobus(science fiction) A flying bus.gyrocab(science fiction) Synonym of aircab, a flying taxi, particularly a helicab or autogyro taxi.gyrocar(historical) A two-wheeled automobile in which balance is provided by one or more gyroscopes.gyronny(heraldry, of an escutcheon) Covered with gyrons, or divided into several gyrons, typically eight.gyrotopA toy gyroscopegyroxin(biochemistry) A toxin present in the venom of the rattlesnake Crotalus durissusgytrash(mythology) A legendary black dog (or sometimes a horse or mule) said to haunt lonely roads in northern England and lead people astray.
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