# gill vs gimp

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### gill
*noun · IPA /ɡɪl/ · frequency rank #12,429*
A breathing organ of fish and other aquatic animals.

### gimp
*noun · IPA /ɡɪmp/ · frequency rank #36,999*
A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe.

## Source
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