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G is for Gondola

A gondola is a kind of paddle-powered boat found in Venice. The person who paddles a gondola is called a gondolier.

G is for Gondolier

A gondolier is someone who steers a gondola.

G is for Gone

Gone is the past tense of go. After you go somewhere, you are gone. One of the chocolates in the box is gone.

G is for Gong

A gong is a flat metal disc, usually hung vertically. Gongs are rung a little like bells, by hitting them with a special hammer. Gongs can range in size from a few inches to several feet wide.

G is for Goodbye

Goodbye is the word people say when they leave others.

G is for Goose

A goose is a kind of large bird, related to the duck and swan. Geese are larger than ducks and smaller than swans. Geese live around water. A male goose is called a gander and a baby goose is called a gosling. The plural of goose is geese.

G is for Gooseberry

Gooseberries are the fruit of a straggly, thorny bush originally from Europe, northwestern Africa and southwestern Asia. It grows in rocky areas, even quite high up cold mountains.

G is for Goosebumps

Goosebumps are small bumps that appear on your skin when you feel cold, scared, or very excited. They happen when your body tightens tiny muscles near your hair follicles.

G is for Gopher

Gopher is the common name for both true gophers and some types of ground squirrels. Gophers are a type of rodent that spends most of its time digging burrows. Gophers are a pest where underground crops like turnips or carrots are planted.

G is for Gorge

A gorge is a deep, narrow path that has been cut by a watercourse like a river. A large gorge is usually called a canyon.

G is for Gorgeous

Gorgeous means very beautiful or very attractive. You can use it to describe how something looks, like a gorgeous sunset or a gorgeous dress.

It is usually used to give positive details and make something sound special.

G is for Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese made from cow's milk. It has blue-green veins, a creamy to crumbly texture, and a strong, tangy taste. It is formed into large rounds and aged.

It originated near the town of Gorgonzola in northern Italy. Today, it is traditionally made in Lombardy and Piedmont. People eat it with bread or use it in sauces, in risotto, and with pasta.

G is for Gorilla

Gorillas are related to people, and like people they do not have tails. Male gorillas grow to around 5'5" to 6 feet high, and can reach 140-200kg. Female gorillas grow to about half this size. Gorillas eat fruit, leaves and sometimes insects.

G is for Goshawk

Goshawks are a family of medium-sized birds of prey. Most are mottled grey or brown with hooked beaks and they hunt birds and small animals. They live in forests across much of the world.

G is for Gosling

A baby goose is called a gosling.

G is for Gouda

Gouda is a yellow cheese made from cow's milk. It is usually shaped into round wheels and has a smooth, firm texture. Young Gouda is soft and mild, while older Gouda is harder and has a stronger flavor.

Gouda originated in the Netherlands and is named after the town of Gouda. It is often sold with a red wax coating to help preserve it.

G is for Gourd

Gourds are a kind of fruiting vine in the pumpkin family. The fruit is dried out and the hard shell is used for many purposes. Gourds can be used as bottles, bowls and to make musical instruments.

G is for Gourmet

Gourmet describes exceptionally good food that is either very good quality, or requires a lot of skill and preparation to make.

Fancy restaurants serve gourmet food.

G is for Government

The Government is a group of people who decide on the rules and laws that apply to the people living in a particular area. Governments administer all the paperwork related to running that area.

G is for Gown

A gown is a very pretty dress for a special occasion. Gowns are often made with shiny or sparkly fabric, and reach the floor.
People wear gowns to formal events, parties, prom nights and a wedding dress is the most special kind of gown.