For Gall we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Biblical, Ecology, Entomological, Gardening and Insect.

Gall (Biblical)

Literally & figuratively (after the better secretions of the gall bladder): [lit. or fig.]anything bitter [Job 20.14]; venom or poison [Deuteronomy 29.18].

Gall (Ecology)

A swollen part of a plant, because an insect larva (baby insect) is living inside it. Some species of wasps and flies inject their eggs into plant stems or leaves. The plant keeps growing, forming a ball-shaped gall around the egg. When the larva hatches, it eats its way out. Sometimes galls hurt the plant and sometimes they don't.

Gall (Entomological)

An abnormal growth of a plant caused by the presence in its tissues of a young insect or some other organism. Aphids, gall wasps, and gall midges are among the major gall-causing insects.

Gall (Gardening)

An unusual and abnormal growth on a plant. Caused by insects, but can also be caused by bacteria and fungi. No harm to the plant material other than it is unsightly.

Gall (Insect)

An abnormal growth of a plant caused by the presence in its tissues of a young insect or some other organism. Aphids, gall wasps, and gall midges are among the major gall-causing insects.

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