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Gallo

Gallo (name) means a minority Romance language spoken in northwestern France, alongside Breton. Example: “Gallo is still taught in a handful of schools in Brittany.”

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A minority Romance language spoken in northwestern France, alongside Breton.
"Gallo is still taught in a handful of schools in Brittany."
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A surname of Italian, Spanish, or Breton origin.
"The wine came from the Gallo family vineyards in California."

How to use Gallo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a regional French language or a common surname.

Word forms

Gallos plural, Galloes plural

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Etymology

As an Italian or Spanish surname, from a word meaning "rooster"; as a language name, from Breton gall, meaning "a Gaul or foreigner."

Origin: Italian

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gallo” mean?

The word “Gallo” means a minority Romance language spoken in northwestern France, alongside Breton. In plain terms, either a regional French language or a common surname.

How do you use “Gallo” in a sentence?

Here is “Gallo” used in a sentence: “Gallo is still taught in a handful of schools in Brittany.”

What part of speech is “Gallo”?

“Gallo” is a name.

Where does the word “Gallo” come from?

The word “Gallo” comes from Italian. As an Italian or Spanish surname, from a word meaning "rooster"; as a language name, from Breton gall, meaning "a Gaul or foreigner.".

Is “Gallo” a common word?

“Gallo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Gallo” have?

“Gallo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a minority Romance language spoken in northwestern France, alongside Breton.

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