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Gila Definition & Meaning

gila
noun
  1. a river that rises in western New Mexico and flows westward through southern Arizona to become a tributary of the Colorado River

"Gila" in song lyrics

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  • "casitas de gila"
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Frequently asked questions

What does gila mean?
a river that rises in western New Mexico and flows westward through southern Arizona to become a tributary of the Colorado River
What part of speech is gila?
Gila is a noun.

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