grego

[gree-goh, grey-]

noun

plural

gregos 

1. a short, hooded coat of thick, coarse fabric, originally worn in the eastern Mediterranean countries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grego¹

1740–50; perhaps < Portuguese (compare Spanish griego, Italian greco ) < Latin Graecus Greek

Example Sentences

Martin Grego, a spokesperson for Invenergy, said the company disagrees with Settle’s ruling but does support Washington’s efforts to combat climate change.

From Seattle Times

“As we further review the Court’s latest order to determine our next steps, we will continue our work to make real clean energy progress a reality in the State,” Grego said in an email.

From Seattle Times

One of the phone calls in question picked up Ulrich, then the buildings commissioner, speaking in code with Paul Grego, a filing representative for the agency who was seeking preferential treatment for his clients, according to prosecutors.

From Washington Times

In exchange for those favors, Grego allegedly traded Ulrich a painting by Francisco Poblet, the last surviving apprentice to Salvador Dalí.

From Washington Times

During a call alerting Ulrich that the artwork was ready, Grego used a coded reference to a painting “that your daughter did,” prosecutors said.

From Washington Times