Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A variety of apple with crisp fruit that has yellow skin streaked with red.

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  • proper noun A type of apple which is a cross pollination between Kidd's Orange Red and Golden Delicious
  • proper noun Galashiels, a town in Scotland.

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Examples

  • This year's gala theme, "A Tribute to the Military Community" will feature a special tribute to five outstanding members of the armed services, the 2009 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year, the Hampton Roads Volunteer of the Year and USO of Hampton Roads and USO of Central Virginia Annual and Gala sponsors.

    The Shad Plank 2010

  • Recognition in the gala program as a Gold Level Sponsor for the Gala

    Feed of Eventbrite Events 2009

  • Recognition in the gala program as a Platinum Level Sponsor for the Gala

    Feed of Eventbrite Events 2009

  • Recognition in the gala program as a Silver Level Sponsor for the Gala

    Feed of Eventbrite Events 2009

  • Announcement during the gala as an Underwriter for the Gala

    Feed of Eventbrite Events 2009

  • Recognition in the gala program as an Underwriter for the Gala

    Feed of Eventbrite Events 2009

  • Annual Ski Snowboard Hall of Fame induction gala Gala is a yearly highlight of ski culture here in Colorado.

    - Lou Dawson's Backcountry Skiing Blog 2008

  • Yes, the Gala is a cross of the GD but the Kidd's Orange Red get's it out of the tepid slump, next time try an even bolder apple.

    Breton Apple Pie for "Pi" Day! 2009

  • Before the invention of the telescope, the true nature of the Milky Way Galaxy ( "Gala" is Greek for milk) was a mystery.

    SPACE.com 2010

  • Before the invention of the telescope, the true nature of the Milky Way Galaxy ( "Gala" is Greek for milk) was a mystery.

    SPACE.com 2010

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