Gillless

//ɡɪlˈlɛs// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Lacking gills. not-comparable

    "Some salamanders are both gillless and lungless as adults, relying solely on cutaneous respiration to breathe."

Example

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"Some salamanders are both gillless and lungless as adults, relying solely on cutaneous respiration to breathe."

Etymology

From gill + -less.

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