gangion

English

Etymology

Probably an alteration of ganging (“fishing leader for attaching a hook to a line”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡænd͡ʒiən/, /-d͡ʒən/

Noun

gangion (plural gangions)

  1. (fishing) A short line attached to a trawl.

References

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