gall-nutn.
/ˈɡɔːlnʌt/ = gall n.3
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1572 J. Higgins Huloets Dict. (rev. ed.) Galle nutte, suche as is put into inke, galla.
1601 P. Holland tr. Pliny Hist. World II. 177 Gal-nuts.
1712 J. Browne tr. P. Pomet et al. Compl. Hist. Druggs I. 75 Round Fruit, of the Size of Gall-Nuts.
1838 Penny Cycl. XI. at Gallic acid A large portion of the acid exists ready formed in the gall-nut.
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