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gill in Finnish

gill in Finnish is kidus, kidukset, kiduskansi — 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 Finnish

kidus
noun
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
kidukset
noun
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
kidukset
noun
(of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.
kiduskansi
noun
(of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.
kidusrako
noun
(of a fish) A gill slit or gill cover.
kidus
noun
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
kidukset
noun
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
heltta
noun
(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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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."
  3. 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."
  4. verb To remove the gills and guts from a fish while preparing it.
    "He gilled and scaled the trout right at the riverbank."

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.

Common Finnish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gill" in Finnish?

"gill" in Finnish is kidus, kidukset, kiduskansi. 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 Finnish, "gill" is kidus, kidukset, kiduskansi.

Are there other ways to say "gill" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 5 translations listed for "gill": kidus, kidukset, kiduskansi, kidusrako, heltta.

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