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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Mycologists use dichotomous keys to identify the species of mushroom based on its physical characteristics including the cap, stem, ring and gills.
From Los Angeles Times
I nodded slowly, knowing he was right; staring at the fish as they writhed and gasped, gills straining for water.
From Literature
"Many fossils show soft parts including gills, guts, eyes and even nerves," he added.
From Barron's
On the underside of its cap are white gills and spores.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s also helpful to show the gills located underneath its cap, Diaz said.
From Los Angeles Times
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