noun

gila

HEE-luh

Gila (noun) means Short for Gila monster, a large venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. Example: “The gila moved slowly across the desert sand.”

noun

Short for Gila monster, a large venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.

"The gila moved slowly across the desert sand."

How to use gila

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMost often refers to the Gila monster, a slow-moving venomous desert lizard.

Word forms

Gilas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Malay gila.

Rhymes for gila

lila vila Mila Leila Laila Twila Manila sheila Attila Jamila tequila

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Frequently asked questions

What does “gila” mean?

The word “gila” means short for Gila monster, a large venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. In plain terms, most often refers to the Gila monster, a slow-moving venomous desert lizard.

How do you pronounce “gila”?

“Gila” is pronounced HEE-luh (/ˈhiː.lə/ in IPA).

How do you use “gila” in a sentence?

Here is “gila” used in a sentence: “The gila moved slowly across the desert sand.”

What part of speech is “gila”?

“Gila” is a noun.