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gill in Russian

gill in Russian is жа́бры, жабра, гимениа́льная пласти́нка — 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 Russian

жа́бры
noun
Pronounced: zhabry
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
жабра
noun
Pronounced: zhabra
(zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
жа́бры
noun
Pronounced: zhabry
(mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
гимениа́льная пласти́нка
noun
Pronounced: gimenialnaya plastinka
(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 Russian translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "gill" in Russian?

"gill" in Russian is жа́бры, жабра, гимениа́льная пласти́нка. 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 pronounce жа́бры?

"gill" in Russian is жа́бры, pronounced "zhabry".

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 Russian, "gill" is жа́бры, жабра, гимениа́льная пласти́нка.

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

Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "gill": жа́бры, жабра, гимениа́льная пласти́нка.

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