Meaning of gill in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    gill

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old Norse

    Definitions

    1. a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
  2. 2. a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces
  3. 3. any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus
  4. 4. respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water

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