gallicolous

adjective

gal·​lic·​o·​lous

(ˈ)gȯ¦likələs,

(ˈ)ga¦l-,

gəˈl-

: producing and inhabiting galls

Word History

Etymology

Latin galla gall + English -i- + -colous

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