Aleppo gall en · NOUN
Meanings
- The gall produced by the leaves of the Aleppo oak, Quercus infectoria, in response to the larvae of a species of gall wasp, Cynips quercusfolii, and which has been harvested for thousands of years as a concentrated source of tannins for use in high-quality inks, in medicine, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo galls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |