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branchia

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Branchia (noun) means (biology) A gill, or a similar organ that works like one.

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(biology) A gill, or a similar organ that works like one.
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Etymology

Came into English via Latin branchia, from Ancient Greek βράγχια (bránkhia, “gills”).

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"branchia" (noun) means (biology) A gill, or a similar organ that works like one.
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