gella

Icelandic

/ˈcɛlːa/

noun
Definitions
  • the fleshy underpart of a fish’s jaw; (= Basque cococha (cococha))

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish gælle (certain parts removed from a herring before it is processed, gill) derived from Old Norse gjǫlnar (lips).

Origin

Old Norse

gjǫlnar

Gloss

lips

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