Pronunciation: [ɡˈali] (IPA) 
The word "galli" is spelled with a double "l" because it is derived from the Latin word "gallus", meaning rooster or cock. The IPA phonetic transcription for "galli" is /ˈɡæli/, where the first syllable is pronounced with a hard "g" sound followed by a short "a" sound. The two "l" sounds in the second syllable are pronounced with a slight pause in between, similar to the way the word "bottle" is pronounced.
Galli is a term that holds multiple meanings and can be used in various contexts. Historically, in the Roman Empire, the word "galli" referred to a group of priests who served the goddess Cybele with great devotion. These priests were known for their extravagant and lively religious ceremonies, often involving ecstatic dancing and self-mutilation. In this context, "galli" was used specifically to signify these male religious figures.
In a more modern sense, "galli" can also refer to a masculine noun in the Italian language that translates to "cocks" or "roosters" in English. It represents the male counterpart to "galline," which means "hens" or "chickens." In this context, "galli" pertains to the male members of the chicken species.
Additionally, "galli" is a plural noun form for Gallus, which is a genus of birds in the Phasianidae family. This genus includes various species of junglefowls and pheasants, notably the red junglefowl, which is considered the wild ancestor of the domesticated chicken.
Overall, the term "galli" encompasses the historical religious priestly figure in the Roman Empire, the male chicken species, and the genus of wild birds categorized as Gallus.
The term "galli" has its roots in the Latin language. It derives from the word "Gallus", which means "a person from Gaul". Gaul was an ancient region in Europe that encompassed present-day France and parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and Italy. As the Latin language spread throughout the Roman Empire, "Gallus" came to refer specifically to the inhabitants of Gaul. Over time, "Gallus" evolved into "galli" in Late Latin and continued to be used to refer to people from Gaul. Eventually, the term "galli" came to represent another group, namely the priests of the Cybele, a mother goddess of Phrygian origin whom the Romans associated with an effeminate and self-castrating priesthood. This association led to the word "galli" acquiring the meaning of "transvestite" or "eunuch" in some contexts.
