gala

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɣaː.laː/

noun
Definitions
  • A ceremonial celebration, originally a ball (formal dance), now often a prom.
  • Formal dress.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian gala.

Origin

Spanish

gala

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