gis

/ɡɪs/

Meanings

noun

The physical and behavioural characteristics of a bird that enable it to be immediately recognised by an experienced birder as a certain type of bird, especially to family or genus level.

Examples :

"The bird's overall gis, from its plump body shape and short, conical beak to its rapid, direct flight, suggested it was a finch, even before we saw the specific details of its plumage. "

noun

Male ejaculate; sperm, semen.

physiology body sex biology anatomy human

Related Words

ejaculate noun

/ɪˈdʒækjuleɪt/ /iˈdʒækjuleɪt/

Fluid or some other substance ejected or suddenly thrown from a duct or other body structure; specifically, semen or vaginal fluid ejected by a human being or other mammal during an ejaculation.

"After the sneeze, there was a noticeable ejaculate from my nose. "

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

suggested verb

/səˈdʒɛstɪd/ /səɡˈdʒɛstɪd/

To imply but stop short of saying explicitly.

"Are you suggesting that I killed my wife?"

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

overall noun

/ˌoʊvərɔl/ /ˌoʊvərˌɔl/

A garment worn over other clothing to protect it; a coverall or boiler suit. A garment, for manual labor or for casual wear, often made of a single piece of fabric, with long legs and a bib upper, supported from the shoulders with straps, and having several large pockets and loops for carrying tools.

"My dad wore an overall to work in the garden. "

behavioural adjective

/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/ /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

Of or pertaining to behaviour.

"The teacher noticed a change in the student's behavioural patterns after the school holidays. "

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"

recognised verb

/ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/ /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/

To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

"I recognised his face immediately."

characteristics noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"One of the main characteristics of a golden retriever is its friendly personality. "

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "