name
Uncommon
Galloway
GA-luh-way
Galloway (name) means a historic region in southwestern Scotland. Example: “Galloway is known for its rugged coastline and dark skies.”
name
1
A historic region in southwestern Scotland.
"Galloway is known for its rugged coastline and dark skies."
noun
1
A breed of hornless beef cattle originally from Galloway, Scotland.
"The farm raises a small herd of Galloway cattle."
How to use Galloway
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA region of Scotland, or the breed of cattle named after it.
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Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic Gall-Ghàidhealaibh, literally "(among the) foreign Gaels," referring to the Gaelic-speaking Norse settlers of the area.
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What does “Galloway” mean?
The word “Galloway” means a historic region in southwestern Scotland. In plain terms, a region of Scotland, or the breed of cattle named after it.
How do you pronounce “Galloway”?
“Galloway” is pronounced GA-luh-way (/ˈɡaləwe/ in IPA).
How do you use “Galloway” in a sentence?
Here is “Galloway” used in a sentence: “Galloway is known for its rugged coastline and dark skies.”
What part of speech is “Galloway”?
Depending on how it is used, “Galloway” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Galloway” come from?
The word “Galloway” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From Scottish Gaelic Gall-Ghàidhealaibh, literally "(among the) foreign Gaels," referring to the Gaelic-speaking Norse settlers of the area.
Is “Galloway” a common word?
“Galloway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Galloway” have?
“Galloway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historic region in southwestern Scotland.
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