gills
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) the wattle of birds such as domestic fowl
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informal looking or feeling nauseated
Example Sentences
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"Many fossils show soft parts including gills, guts, eyes and even nerves," he added.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
"During food intake, the water flows through the permeable funnel wall, is filtered, and the particle-free water is then released back into the environment via the gills," explains Blanke.
From Science Daily • Dec. 22, 2025
It’s also helpful to show the gills located underneath its cap, Diaz said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
For more than an hour, I lost myself in a flow state as I sought to replicate the slender mushroom’s fine gills and delicate but ragged skirt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
The gills are barely moving and the bright blue color is getting dull.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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