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Portuguese
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βράγχιον (bránkhion), possibly via Latin branchia.
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbɾɐ̃.ki.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈbɾɐ̃.kjɐ/
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbɾɐ̃.ki.ɐ/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈbɾɐ̃.kjɐ/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbɾɐ̃.ki.a/ , (faster pronunciation) /ˈbɾɐ̃.kja/
Noun
brânquia f (plural brânquias)
- (animal anatomy) gill (breathing organ of fish)
- Synonym: guelra