noun
Uncommon
Gilles
Gilles (noun) means one of the traditional costumed performers who lead the Carnival of Binche in Belgium, known for their wax masks, feather headdresses, and orange-throwing. Example: “The Gilles danced through the streets of Binche wearing their tall ostrich-feather hats.”
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One of the traditional costumed performers who lead the Carnival of Binche in Belgium, known for their wax masks, feather headdresses, and orange-throwing.
"The Gilles danced through the streets of Binche wearing their tall ostrich-feather hats."
How to use Gilles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA specific type of costumed Carnival performer from a famous Belgian festival.
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What does “Gilles” mean?
The word “Gilles” means one of the traditional costumed performers who lead the Carnival of Binche in Belgium, known for their wax masks, feather headdresses, and orange-throwing. In plain terms, a specific type of costumed Carnival performer from a famous Belgian festival.
How do you use “Gilles” in a sentence?
Here is “Gilles” used in a sentence: “The Gilles danced through the streets of Binche wearing their tall ostrich-feather hats.”
What part of speech is “Gilles”?
“Gilles” is a noun.
Is “Gilles” a common word?
“Gilles” is an uncommon word in modern English.
