branchia
Plural: branchiae
Noun
- A respiratory organ found in aquatic animals, typically for gas exchange in water.
- respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
- A gill or other organ having the same function.
Examples
- I finally found a spot for BRANCHIA, a high-scoring biological term.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin branchia, from Ancient Greek βράγχια (bránkhia, “gills”).
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 15
branchia: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordbranchia: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
branchia: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 17
branchia: valid Words With Friends Word