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gill

noun

respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water

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Word length
4
Starts with
G
Ends with
L
Contains
IL
Scrabble score
5
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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ɡɪl

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noun

  1. respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water

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  1. a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters

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