gill slit

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gil slit]
- /gɪl slɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gil slit]
- /gɪl slɪt/

Definitions of gill slit words

noun gill slit branchial cleft. 1
noun gill slit any of a series of paired linear openings to the exterior from the sides of the pharynx in fishes and some amphibians. They contain the gills 0
noun gill slit any of a series of paired, slitlike openings between the pharynx and the area behind the mouth of fishes, some amphibians, etc. 0

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Origin of gill slit

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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Parts of speech for Gill slit

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gill slit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gill slit usage trend in Literature

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