gallus

gallus

(ˈɡæləs)
adj
Scot bold; daring; reckless
[a variant of gallows used as an adjective, meaning fit for the gallows]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.gallus - elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)gallus - elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
man's clothing - clothing that is designed for men to wear
shoulder strap, strap - a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
2.Gallus - common domestic birds and related forms
bird genus - a genus of birds
domestic fowl, fowl, poultry - a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
gallina, jungle fowl - small Asiatic wild bird; believed to be ancestral to domestic fowl
family Phasianidae, Phasianidae - pheasants; quails; partridges
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