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galo

Gallic

adjective GAH-loh Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin Gallus ('a Gaul'), referring to the Celtic inhabitants of ancient Gaul.

Also means

French (literary)

Usage Note

Galo refers historically to the ancient Gauls (los galos) or their culture, and in elevated or ironic register it is used as a synonym for 'French'. Do not confuse it with gallo (with double l), a separate word meaning 'rooster'. The feminine is gala.

Examples

"El arte galo influyó en toda Europa occidental."

Natural Translation

Gallic art influenced all of Western Europe.

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