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noun, masculine

gâble

/ɡabl/

noun, masculine/ɡabl/plural: gâbles

gable (triangular area of wall)

Synonyms: gable, pignon

From Medieval Latin gabulum, of Celtic origin, from Gaulish gabalos, from Proto-Celtic *gablā (“fork”). Closely related to Old Norse gafl (English gable).