gill in Czech
gill in Czech is žábry, lupen — gill means the breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
gill in Czech
žábry
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
žábry
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
lupen
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
What does "gill" mean?
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noun The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
"You can tell a fish is fresh if its gills are bright red rather than brown."
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noun One of the thin, blade-like ridges under a mushroom cap that release its spores.
"She checked the colour of the gills to help identify the mushroom."
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noun A small unit of liquid measure for spirits, roughly a quarter of a pint (the exact amount varies by country).
"The old recipe called for a gill of brandy."
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verb To remove the gills and guts from a fish while preparing it.
"He gilled and scaled the trout right at the riverbank."
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gill in a sentence
- You can tell a fish is fresh if its gills are bright red rather than brown.
- The gills lifted and closed as the fish struggled on the line.
- She checked the colour of the gills to help identify the mushroom.
- The old recipe called for a gill of brandy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "gill" in Czech?
"gill" in Czech is žábry, lupen. gill means: The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
How do you use "gill" in a sentence?
Example: "You can tell a fish is fresh if its gills are bright red rather than brown." In Czech, "gill" is žábry, lupen.
Are there other ways to say "gill" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "gill": žábry, lupen.
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