gallus
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of gallus
a variant of gallows used as an adjective, meaning fit for the gallows
Example Sentences
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The Scottish duo delivered a display that showed as much gallus as guts, their 7-4 win takes them top of the standings as the only unbeaten team and within touching distance of the semi-finals.
From BBC
This animal is part of the Calumma gallus species complex, a group in which males are known for their elongated nasal appendages.
From Science Daily
He was gallus and unselfish and frequently unplayable.
From BBC
He swaggered out into this magnificent drum of noise with a gallus grin, licked his lips, made straight for Marchand's blocks, and gave them a shunt.
From BBC
Playing in their new Euros kit, a gallus Scotland looked the part for large spells of the contest.
From BBC
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