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English Meaning(s) for えら

noun
  1. gills; branchia
  2. angle of the mandible; gonial angle
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Definition and Synonyms for えら

Branchia respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Synonyms: えら, ジル, 顎, 顎門

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Respiratory Organ any organ involved in the process of respiration
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Sample Sentences for えら

Incidentally, that the gills of fish are bright red is because there are many 'capillary vessels' collected there, the same as for lungs.
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