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Synonyms of gill

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Another word for gill is branchia. Other synonyms of gill are lamella, promiscuous woman, prostitute and prostitute oneself.

Synonyms and similar words for gill

nounOne of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the...

nounA promiscuous woman; harlot, wanton.

  • promiscuous woman

nounA prostitute.

verbTo act as a prostitute.

  • prostitute oneself

nounMore synonyms

  • branchiaA gill or other organ having the same function.

Meaning of gill

  1. noun A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.
  2. noun A gill slit or gill cover.
  3. noun One of the radial folds on the underside of the cap of a mushroom, the surface of which bears the spore-producing organs.

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Questions about synonyms of gill

What is another word for gill?
Gill has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as branchia, lamella, promiscuous woman, prostitute and prostitute oneself.
What does gill mean?
Gill means a breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

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