Definition of GALLOUS

gallous

Noun

  • alternative terms for gallows

Adj

  • fit to be hanged; wicked; mischievous

Adjective

  • Containing or pertaining to gallium, a metallic element.

Examples

  • His GALLEIN play was a bit GALLOUS, chemically speaking, but scored well.

Origin / Etymology

A distortion of gallows, used attributively. See -ous.

Synonyms

gallows tree, gallows-tree, gibbet

Scrabble Score: 8

gallous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gallous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gallous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

gallous: valid Words With Friends Word