gala / galah / galla / gallow [ˈgælə]
gala - n. - 1. a type of formal celebration marking a special event; 2. a type of sweet apple with yellowish peel with mottled, red striping
galah – n. – a rose-breasted cockatoo
galla – n. – any of certain nutgalls from oaks that are used in pharmacy as astringents
gallow – adj. & v. – adj. – marked by bare spots or areas lacking vegetation as from excessive wetness or erosion; v. – 1. frighten, terrify; 2. put to flight
Do Not Confuse With gallow [ˈgælo:] (pl. gallows usually treated as singular) 1. a structure of 2 uprights and a cross piece used for hanging criminals; 2. (preceded by the) execution by hanging