branchie

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin branchia, from Ancient Greek βράγχια (bránkhia, gills).

Pronunciation

Noun

branchie f (plural branchies)

  1. (animal anatomy) gill
    Synonym: ouïe

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Italian

Noun

branchie f

  1. plural of branchia