greengill

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A form of green gill — A condition found in oysters whose gills have turned a green color as a result of the consumption of Haslea ostrearia.

Scrabble 11

Meanings

noungreengill (plural greengills)

plural greengills

  1. alternativeAlternative form of green gill.
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