Gill: meaning, definitions and examples

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gill

 

[ ษกษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fish anatomy

A gill is a respiratory organ found in many aquatic animals, primarily fish. It allows them to extract oxygen from water as it flows over the gill membranes. Gill structures vary among species, but they typically consist of thin filaments covered in tiny lamellae that increase the surface area for oxygen exchange.

Synonyms

breathing structure, respiratory organ.

Examples of usage

  • Fish breathe through their gills.
  • The gill arches support the gill filaments.
  • Salmon have well-developed gills for life in freshwater.
Context #2 | Noun

botanical term

In botany, a gill can refer to the thin, membranous structure found in certain fungi, particularly in mushrooms. These gills hold the spore-producing tissue and are essential for reproduction.

Synonyms

lamellae, spore-bearing structure.

Examples of usage

  • The gills of the mushroom are where spores are released.
  • The color of the gills can help in identifying the species.
  • Gills can be smooth or ridged.

Translations

Translations of the word "gill" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brรขnquia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kieme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ insang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัะฑั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrzela

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใˆใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท branchie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ branquia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท solungaรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๊ฐ€๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูŠุงุดูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพรกbry

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพiabre

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ณƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกkrge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฑั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bฤฑฤŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ branquia

Etymology

The word 'gill' originates from Old English 'gill' meaning 'gill, gill structure of fish'. This term is related to the Proto-Germanic '*gildล', which also refers to the gills of fish. Historically, gills have been important for understanding how fish and other aquatic organisms breathe and survive in their environments. Additionally, the word has been adapted in various contexts, especially in botany, to describe similar structures in fungi. Over time, the term has maintained its association primarily with the biological aspect of respiratory systems in aquatic creatures.