agalla — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
agalla is used for these senses in English:
- gall (plant disease) A blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants, caused by various pathogens, especially the burrowing of insect larvae into the living tissues, such as that of the common oak gall wasp (Cynips quercusfolii).
- gill (zootomy) A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
- gill (mycology) One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.
- grit (idiomatic) Strength of mind; courage or fearlessness; fortitude.
gall — full definition
- noun Bold, brazen nerve; shameless audacity.
- verb To irritate or annoy someone deeply.
- noun Bile, the bitter fluid produced by the liver.
- noun A sore patch on the skin caused by rubbing or chafing.
- noun A lump or growth on a plant, often caused by an insect laying eggs inside it.
gill — full definition
- noun The breathing organ on the side of a fish or other water-dwelling animal, used to take oxygen from the water.
- noun One of the thin, blade-like ridges under a mushroom cap that release its spores.
- noun A small unit of liquid measure for spirits, roughly a quarter of a pint (the exact amount varies by country).
- verb To remove the gills and guts from a fish while preparing it.