green gill en · NOUN
Etymology
From green + gill.
Meanings
- A condition found in oysters whose gills have turned a green color as a result of the consumption of Haslea ostrearia.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| greengill | alternative | lexicographic | |
| green-gill | alternative | lexicographic | |
| green gills | Number=Plur | lexicographic |