Galloway

[ gal-uh-wey ]

noun

1. a historic region in SW Scotland.
2. one of a Scottish breed of beef cattle having a coat of curly, black hair.
3. one of a Scottish breed of small, strong horses.

Galloway

/ ˈɡæləˌweɪ /

noun

1. an area of SW Scotland, on the Solway Firth: consists of the former counties of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown, now part of Dumfries and Galloway; in the west is a large peninsula, the Rhinns of Galloway, with the Mull of Galloway, a promontory, at the south end of it (the southernmost point of Scotland) GallovidianGalwegian
2. a breed of hardy beef cattle, usually black, originally bred in Galloway

Example Sentences

Newspaper reporters flocked to Dumfries and Galloway after dismembered and disfigured human remains were discovered beneath a bridge over a stream.

From BBC

“If I were wealthy today, I would not be buying stock in the entertainment world,” said Stephen Galloway, dean of Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

From Los Angeles Times

The local authority in Dumfries and Galloway was considering the move to "develop and enhance" education provision in the region.

From BBC

The report by liquidators Interpath lists the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Creative Scotland, Historic Environment Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Council as secured creditors who could claim millions of pounds.

From BBC

In Dumfries and Galloway, the health board appealed to the Scottish government for extra funds to address shortages.

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