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gill

/ˈdʒɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does gill mean?

noun

A gill is a unit of measurement for liquids, equivalent to one-quarter of a pint. It is also a respiratory organ in fish and some other aquatic animals.

Example

"The fish had a large gill that helped it breathe underwater."

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