Definitions

1. noun

A rooster or a male chicken, especially in the context of being a wild or feral bird.

“The ancient Romans kept gallus as pets and prized them for their distinctive calls.”

2. noun

In biology, a gallus is a type of gall or growth on a plant, caused by an insect or other organism.

“The botanist carefully examined the gallus on the oak tree, trying to determine its cause.”

3. noun

In music, a gallus is a type of melodic phrase or passage, often used in folk music.

“The folk singer’s rendition of the gallus was a highlight of the evening’s performance.”

4. proper noun

Gallus is also the Latin name for the genus of jungle fowl and red jungle fowl.

“The ornithologist studied the behavior of the Gallus gallus, a species of wild jungle fowl.”