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Gallo

1 American  
[gal-oh] / ˈgæl oʊ /

noun

  1. Robert (Charles), born 1937, U.S. scientist, specializing in cancer and AIDS research.


Gallo- 2 American  
  1. a combining form representing Gallic in the formation of compound words.

    Gallo-Romance.


Gallo- British  
/ ˈɡæləʊ /

combining form

  1. denoting Gaul or France

    Gallo-Roman

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Etymology

Origin of Gallo-

< Latin, equivalent to Gall ( us ) a Gaul + -o-

Example Sentences

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Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo joked in his own report that RSA this year stood for “Rarely Securing Agents.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo, meanwhile, also took the view recently that CrowdStrike’s stock is due to rebound.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Founded in 1933 as E. & J. Gallo Winery, the company in 2024 renamed itself to reflect its portfolio, which by then had grown beyond wine to include distilled spirits, malt beverages and ready-to-drink cocktails.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

In 2025, Gallo closed its Courtside Cellars winery in San Miguel and laid off 47 workers, according to the San Luis Obispo Tribune.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Patria and Mate dropped me off in front of the small house on their way to El Gallo.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez