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gills Definition and Meaning in English (gills definition)

noun
Synonyms:branchiae
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Gills definition: The respiratory organs found in most aquatic animals, such as fish, that allow them to extract oxygen from water.

Definitions of Gills

  1. 1noun

    The respiratory organs found in most aquatic animals, such as fish, that allow them to extract oxygen from water.

Example Sentences

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“Fish use their gills to breathe underwater.”

Synonyms

branchiae

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Gills definition: The respiratory organs found in most aquatic animals, such as fish, that allow them to extract oxygen from water.
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'Gills' translates to 'gills' in English. Gills definition: The respiratory organs found in most aquatic animals, such as fish, that allow them to extract oxygen from water.
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