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Gilroy

Gilroy (name) means a surname, and the name of a city in California known for growing garlic. Example: “Gilroy, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World".”

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A surname, and the name of a city in California known for growing garlic.

"Gilroy, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World"."

How to use Gilroy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA surname; also a well-known California city.

Word forms

Gilroys plural

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_____, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World".

Etymology

From an Irish phrase meaning "servant of the red-haired lad".

Origin: Irish

Rhymes for Gilroy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Gilroy” mean?

The word “Gilroy” means a surname, and the name of a city in California known for growing garlic. In plain terms, a surname; also a well-known California city.

How do you use “Gilroy” in a sentence?

Here is “Gilroy” used in a sentence: “Gilroy, California, calls itself the "Garlic Capital of the World".”

What part of speech is “Gilroy”?

“Gilroy” is a name.

Where does the word “Gilroy” come from?

The word “Gilroy” comes from Irish. From an Irish phrase meaning "servant of the red-haired lad".

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