gulgul

[ guhl-guhl ]

noun

1. a preparation of pulverized seashells and oil, applied to the wooden hull of a ship as a protection against boring worms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gulgul¹

Origin uncertain

Example Sentences

I should like to know what Gulgul, as we Persians call the nightingale, has to talk about to her mate in the rose-bush.

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Philomel, as the Greeks call our Gulgul, is the lovers' bird among all nations, for love has given her her beautiful song.

From Project Gutenberg

Philomel, as the Greeks call our Gulgul, is the lovers' bird among all nations, for love has given her her beautiful song.

From Project Gutenberg

I should like to know what Gulgul, as we Persians call the nightingale, has to talk about to her mate in the rose-bush.

From Project Gutenberg

Philomel, as the Greeks call our Gulgul, is the lovers' bird among all nations, for love has given her her beautiful song.

From Project Gutenberg