brânquia

See also: branquia and brànquia

Portuguese

Etymology

From Ancient Greek βράγχιον (bránkhion), possibly via Latin branchia.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbɾɐ̃.ki.ɐ/ [ˈbɾɐ̃.kɪ.ɐ], (faster pronunciation) /ˈbɾɐ̃.kjɐ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˈbɾɐ̃.ki.a/ [ˈbɾɐ̃.kɪ.a], (faster pronunciation) /ˈbɾɐ̃.kja/

  • Rhymes: -ɐ̃kiɐ
  • Hyphenation: brân‧qui‧a

Noun

brânquia f (plural brânquias)

  1. gill (breathing organ of fish)
    Synonym: guelra

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