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===Origin===
===Origin===
It shares physical similarities with a {{wp|goaltender|hockey goalie}}'s mask, as well as with a form of traditional Japanese {{wp|mochi}}. It may also be based on a cold, distant facial expression or person.  
Similar to Jynx, Glalie is based on human features, most likely on a cold, distant person or facial expression. thus the face pokemon. It also looks somewhat similar to an ice hokey mask.
====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Glalie's name is likely a combination of ''{{wp|glacier}}'' and ''goalie''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 鬼 ''{{wp|oni}}'', demon, and 氷 ''kōri'', ice. It also maybe a combination of ''oni'' and ''goalie''. Its name could also be a pun on お握り ''{{wp|onigiri}}'', rice ball, to which it has a slight resemblance.
Glalie's name is likely a combination of ''{{wp|glacier}}'' and ''goalie''. Its Japanese name is a combination of 鬼 ''{{wp|oni}}'', demon, and 氷 ''kōri'', ice. It also maybe a combination of ''oni'' and ''goalie''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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