gâble

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See also: gable, gabble, and Gable

French

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gâble

Etymology

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Inherited from Medieval Latin gabulum, of Celtic origin, from Gaulish gabalos, from Proto-Celtic *gablā (fork). Closely related to Old Norse gafl (English gable).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡabl/ ~ /ɡɑbl/
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Noun

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gâble m (plural gâbles)

  1. (architecture) gable (triangular area of wall)
    Synonyms: gable, pignon

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