Definizione monolingua

gill

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.

Definizione dizionario gill

branchia

pappagorgia

Altri significati:

breathing organ of fish

(archaic, UK) A measuring jug holding a quarter or half a pint.

(animal anatomy) The fleshy flap that hangs below the beak of a fowl; a wattle.

(figuratively) The flesh under or about the chin; a wattle.

(UK) A rivulet.

The breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

(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.

(animal anatomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

(UK) A ravine.

A drink measure for spirits and wine. Size varies regionally but it is about one quarter of a pint.

mushroom organ

(of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.