Gill — synonyms, definition

1. gill (Noun) dialect, UK

branchia ghyll lamella

gill (Noun) — A British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimetres.

gill (Noun) — A United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces.

gill (Noun) — Any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus.

gill (Noun) — Respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water.

gill (Noun) — A ravine or stream.

British capacity unit Imperial capacity unit United States liquid unit plant organ respiratory organ ceras ctenidium external gill fluid ounce fluidounce cup pint