Noun | 1. | gill - a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters |
2. | gill - a United States liquid unit equal to 4 fluid ounces | |
3. | gill - any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the underside of the cap of a mushroom or similar fungus Synonyms: lamella | |
4. | gill - respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water Synonyms: branchia |
GILL. A measure of capacity, equal to one-fourth of a pint. Vide Measure.
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