# gale vs galena

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gale
*verb · IPA /ɡeɪl/ · frequency rank #12,607*
To cry; groan; croak.

### galena
*noun · IPA /ɡəˈliː.nə/ · frequency rank #43,163*
A mineral, lead sulphide (PbS), mined as an ore for lead.

## Source
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