gallus
ˈɡæləs
Definition

Definition of gallus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animalTECH.rooster in Latin contextsTECH.
  • The gallus crowed at dawn every morning.
cock rooster
2.
zoologyTECH.genus of birds including domestic chickensTECH.
  • The gallus genus is studied to understand domestic chicken evolution..
3.
historyTECH.person from ancient GaulTECH.
  • The Gallus was known for his bravery in battle.
Gallic Gaul
4.
clothingDatedUKelastic straps holding trousers upDatedUK
  • He adjusted his gallus before leaving the house.
braces suspenders
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  • gallus: genus of birds including domestic chickens
    genus of birds including domestic chickens
  • gallus: elastic straps holding trousers up
    elastic straps holding trousers up

Origin of gallus

Scottish, gallus (bold)

Terms with gallus included in their meaning

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wildlife
any small bird of the genus Gallus

Examples of gallus in a sentence

  • The farmer raised a gallus for its morning calls.
  • Gallus species are often found on farms.
  • Researchers are mapping the gallus genome.
  • The Gallus traded goods with neighboring tribes.
  • Gallus warriors were feared by their enemies.
  • His gallus snapped unexpectedly during the meeting.

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  1. French:coq, Gallus, ...
  2. German:Gallus, Vogelgattung, ...
  3. Italian:gallo, abitante della Gallia, ...
  4. Spanish:gallo, gallus, ...
  5. Portuguese:galo, gênero gallus, ...
  6. Chinese:公鸡, 原鸡属, ...
  7. Japanese:雄鶏, 鶏の属, ...
  8. Arabic:دِيك, جنس جالوس, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּרְנְגוֹל, סוּג Gallus, ...
  10. Russian:петух, галлус, ...
  11. Ukrainian:півень, галл, ...
  12. Hindi:मुर्गा, गैलस, ...

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