'gall-of-the-earth' definitions:

Definition of 'gall-of-the-earth'

From: GCIDE
  • gall-of-the-earth \gall-of-the-earth\ n. A common perennial herb (Nabalus serpentarius) widely distributed in southern and eastern U. S., having drooping clusters of pinkish flowers and thick basal leaves suggesting a lion's foot in shape; sometimes placed in the genus Prenanthes.
  • Syn: lion's foot, gall of the earth, Nabalus serpentarius, Prenanthes serpentaria. [WordNet 1.5]