Gallo

¹ American  

[gal-oh] / ˈgæl oʊ /

noun

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

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Gallo- ² American  

1. a combining form representing Gallic in the formation of compound words.

   Gallo-Romance.

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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

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

While operating margins of 25.3% fell short of consensus analyst estimates for 26.4%, this is actually a positive sign that management is prioritizing business investments, Gallo wrote in a note following the company’s earnings report.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 14, 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

California wine giant Gallo is laying off more than 90 employees and closing a major Napa Valley wine-making facility.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

We had asked permission for this brief detour to El Gallo on our way to Puerto Plata today.

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