gill

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An Alpine newt larva showing the gills, which flare just behind the head.
Mushroom gills.

Etymology 1 [edit]

From Middle English gile (gill), from Old Norse giolnar (lips)

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gill (plural gills)

  1. (animal anatomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
  2. (of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.
    Gill nets are designed to catch a fish by the gills.
  3. (mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, on the surface of which the spore-producing organs are borne.
  4. (animal anatomy) The fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle.
  5. (figuratively) The flesh under or about the chin; a wattle.
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Etymology 2 [edit]

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From Old French gille (a wine measure), from Medieval Latin gillo (earthenware jar)

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gill (plural gills)

  1. A drink measure for spirits and wine. Size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint.
  2. (archaic, UK) A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint.

Etymology 3 [edit]

From Middle English gille, from Old Norse gil

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gill (plural gills)

  1. (UK) rivulet
  2. (UK) ravine

Etymology 4 [edit]

Etymology uncertain.

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gill (plural gills)

  1. A two-wheeled frame for transporting timber.

Irish [edit]

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gill m

  1. genitive singular form of geall

Mutation [edit]

Irish mutation
Radical Lenition Eclipsis
gill ghill ngill
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every
possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Scottish Gaelic [edit]

Noun [edit]

gill m

  1. Genitive of geall
  2. Plural of geall