Gallus
Definition
Noun 1. Common domestic birds and related forms: A term, now chiefly dialectal or historical, referring to a domestic fowl, especially a rooster or chicken. This sense is related to the genus Gallus, which includes junglefowl, the ancestors of domestic chickens. 2. Elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural): A strap, typically made of elastic or fabric, worn over the shoulders to hold up a pair of trousers. This term is synonymous with "suspenders" and is primarily used in plural form ("galluses").
Usage Examples
- Noun (Bird):
- The old farmer referred to his prize rooster as a fine gallus.
- Noun (Clothing Strap - usually plural):
- He adjusted his galluses before heading out to work.
- A pair of bright red gallus held up his heavy denim trousers.
Advanced Usage
- The term "gallus" for a strap is considered informal and is more common in certain regional dialects, particularly in parts of the United States and Scotland. The standard modern term is "suspenders" (US) or "braces" (UK).
- In ornithology, Gallus (capitalized) is the scientific genus name for junglefowl.
Variants and Related Words
- Galluses (n, plural): The standard form when referring to the clothing straps.
- Suspenders (n, plural): The more common modern synonym for the clothing item.
- Braces (n, plural, UK English): The British English term for suspenders.
Synonyms
- For the bird: fowl, rooster (specifically male), chicken.
- For the strap: suspenders, braces (UK).
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To be held up by galluses: A colloquial expression meaning one's trousers are supported by suspenders. It can sometimes imply an old-fashioned or rustic style.
- His entire outfit, held up by galluses, was a nod to a bygone era.
Noun
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common domestic birds and related forms
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elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
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