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 gillie Gilley Gile Gila Giel Guill |