"GISS" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Variant of jizz as though originating from initialism of general impression size and shape (a popular folk etymology). Etymology templates: {{m|en|jizz}} jizz, {{no deprecated lang param usage|initialism of <span class='form-of-definition-link'><i class="Latn mention" lang="en">general impression size and shape</i></span>|lang=}} initialism of general impression size and shape, {{initialism of|en|general impression size and shape|nocap=1|nodot=1}} initialism of general impression size and shape Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} GISS
  1. (birdwatching) The general look of a bird. Categories (topical): Birdwatching
    Sense id: en-GISS-en-noun-bjjU53Er Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, birdwatching, natural-sciences, ornithology

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