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gallus

noun gal·lus \ˈga-ləs\

Definition of GALLUS

:  suspender 2a —usually used in plural
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Origin of GALLUS

alteration of 1gallows
First Known Use: 1836

Rhymes with GALLUS

balas, callous, callus, chalice, malice, palace, Pallas, phallus, thallus

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. gallus
  2. one-gallus
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