Gregos

/ˈɡreɪɡoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of 'grego,' referring to multiple short hooded coats or jackets traditionally worn in maritime culture.

Etymology

Spanish/Portuguese plural of 'grego,' maintaining the original form from Iberian maritime terminology where the singular was used across seafaring communities.

Kelly Says

When Spanish and Portuguese sailors gathered in port cities, their 'gregos' would have been instantly recognizable—a shared maritime uniform that transcended language and nationality among working sailors.

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