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gallons

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Main Entry:
gal·lon 
          Listen to the pronunciation of gallon
Pronunciation:
\ˈga-lən\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English galon, a liquid measure, from Anglo-French galun, jalun, ultimately from Medieval Latin galeta pail, a liquid measure
Date:
13th century
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to 231 cubic inches or four quarts — see weight table


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