gill raker

[gil]

gill raker

[gil]
noun
(in fish) one of a series of stiff projections along the inner margins of the branchial arches that prevent food particles from passing through the branchial clefts.

Origin:
1875–80
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Gill raker is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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