Of or relating to the people of Gilan or their language.

Alternative spelling of gillyflower

plural of gilly-flower

(mineralogy) A particular kind of muscovite.

simple past tense and past participle of gild the lily

(anatomy, zoology) An individual opening to gills, which lacks an operculum; characteristic of cartilaginous fish such as sharks.

(anatomy, zoology) An operculum; a series of bones found in bony fish that serves as a facial support structure and a protective covering for the gills.

plural of gilded cage

(figuratively) A place (or, by extension, situation) which is superficially attractive but nevertheless constraining; a comfortable but confined situation.

(mineralogy) A monoclinic mineral containing copper, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon.