Definition
Definition of gallus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalTECH. rooster in Latin contextsTECH.
- The gallus crowed at dawn every morning.
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.
4.
clothingDated UK elastic straps holding trousers upDated UK
- He adjusted his gallus before leaving the house.
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genus of birds including domestic chickens 
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.
She bought a new gallus for her vintage trousers.
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- French:coq, Gallus, ...
- German:Gallus, Vogelgattung, ...
- Italian:gallo, abitante della Gallia, ...
- Spanish:gallo, gallus, ...
- Portuguese:galo, gênero gallus, ...
- Chinese:公鸡, 原鸡属, ...
- Japanese:雄鶏, 鶏の属, ...
- Arabic:دِيك, جنس جالوس, ...
- Hebrew:תַּרְנְגוֹל, סוּג Gallus, ...
- Russian:петух, галлус, ...
- Ukrainian:півень, галл, ...
- Hindi:मुर्गा, गैलस, ...
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