greengill (Meaning)

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greengill (n.)

An oyster which has the gills tinged with a green pigment, said to be due to an abnormal condition of the blood.

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An oyster which has the gills tinged with a green pigment, said to be due to an abnormal condition of the blood.

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The greengill fish darted through the emerald waters, its scales shimmering like a thousand tiny emeralds.

The old fisherman cast his line into the greengill-infested waters, hoping for a bountiful catch.

The greengill's gills were a vibrant green, contrasting sharply with its silvery body.

The greengill was a voracious predator, its sharp teeth tearing through its prey with ease.