Gilly

/ˈɡɪli/

Translation of "gilly" into Russian

Noun

/ˈɡɪli/

gilly

gillies pl

The gilly in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.

Гвоздика в саду красиво расцвела этой весной.

Additional translations

рыболовная сеть

Noun

/ˈɡɪli/

An artificial fly pattern used in fly fishing, typically designed to imitate small baitfish or aquatic insects.

When the mayflies hatched, she switched to a gilly to entice the rising trout.

A man or boy acting as a personal attendant, guide, or porter on a hunting or fishing expedition, especially in Scotland or Ireland.

The gilly led us across the moor to the best stalking ground.

(archaic) Any of several fragrant plants of the genus Dianthus; a gillyflower.

The cottage garden was filled with the spicy scent of pink gillies.

Proper noun

A female given name, diminutive of Gillian, or a surname.

Gilly has lived in the village since she was a child.