geal I. geal\ˈjē(ə)l\intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English gellen, from Middle French geler to freeze, from Latin gelare to freeze, congeal — more at cold now dialect: congeal II. gealnoun (-s) dialect: jelly III. ge·al\ˈjēəl\adjective Etymology:ge- + -al : of, relating to, or caused by the earth