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branchia

Pronunciation: /ˈbraŋkɪə/

Definition of branchia

noun (plural branchiae /-kɪiː/)

  • the gills of fish and some invertebrate animals.

Derivatives

branchial

adjective

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin branchia, (plural) branchiae, from Greek brankhia (plural)

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