gula

[ gyoo-luh, goo- ]

/ ˈgyu lə, ˈgu- /

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noun, plural gu·lae

[gyoo-lee, goo-], /ˈgyu li, ˈgu-/, gu·las.

Zoology.

Architecture.

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Origin of gula

1350–1400; Middle English <Latin: throat, gullet, appetite

gular, adjectivein·ter·gu·lar, adjectivesub·gu·lar, adjective

A striking example of this effect is the iconic National Geographic cover of Afghani girl Sharbat Gula.
On St. Patrick’s Day, Beware Those Sly Green Eyes|Laura Dimon|March 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"Gula, whom the sculptor transforms into a goddess," Ledscha interrupted, with a sneering laugh.
Arachne, Complete|Georg Ebers
Mental suture: in Coleoptera, the line between mentum and gula.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
A temple to Gula in Sippar was called E-ulla; that is, 'the beautiful house.'
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow

It is a common saying that Gula plures occidit quam gladius.
A Christian Directory (Volume 1 of 4)|Richard Baxter
His inquiries about Gula called down upon him many well-meant jests.
Arachne, Complete|Georg Ebers