"gangion" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡænd͡ʒiən/, /-d͡ʒən/ Forms: gangions [plural]
Etymology: Probably an alteration of ganging (“fishing leader for attaching a hook to a line”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|ganging||fishing leader for attaching a hook to a line}} ganging (“fishing leader for attaching a hook to a line”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} gangion (plural gangions)
  1. (fishing) A short line attached to a trawl. Categories (topical): Fishing
    Sense id: en-gangion-en-noun-5l0mQxWK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Inflected forms

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