gill
1. [ noun ] (botany) any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus
Synonyms: lamella
Related terms: plant_organ
2. [ noun ] a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
Related terms: United_States_liquid_unit cup fluidounce
3. [ noun ] a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
Related terms: British_capacity_unit pint fluidounce
4. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 424
5. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Synonyms: branchia
Related terms: respiratory_organ ceras external_gill ctenidium
Similar spelling:   Gil
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