gul
Americannoun
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a large octagonal design derived from the shape of a rose, a motif on Oriental rugs.
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a flower, especially a rose.
Etymology
Origin of gul
First recorded in 1810–20; from Persian gul “rose”
Example Sentences
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You’re safe with me, my flower, my gul.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
Or, what is he, so senseless and secure, That, having hardly past a dangerous gul, Will put him self in peril there again?
From King Edward III by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
“Sneaked off while he had the chance—wal, I’ll be gul darned!”
From The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters by Burton Donnel Hughes
GUl Ben aglarum sen gul A rose, May you be pleased, and your sorrows mine!
From Letters of the Right Honourable Lady M—y W—y M—e Written during Her Travels in Europe, Asia and Africa to Persons of Distinction, Men of Letters, &c. in Different Parts of Europe by Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
Baiyan noo boomay gunnoono birrahlee gul boollarhyel noo gurrahway.
From Australian Legendary Tales: folklore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies by K. Langloh (Katie Langloh) Parker
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