A cockfighting arena or place where cockfights are held, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions.
From Spanish gallera, derived from gallo (rooster), literally meaning a place for roosters or cockfighting.
Cockfighting was once a widespread and legal sport across much of the world, but animal welfare concerns have led most countries to ban it—making it a fascinating example of how cultural attitudes toward animals evolve over time.
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