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ghili

ghili

9.9
A person who guides people on fishing and hunting trips
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : guía (de pesca y caza)
  • A skilled ghili knows the best spots for salmon fishing.

Examples

  • We relied on our ghili to navigate the rugged Scottish landscape.

  • I hired a ghili for my hunting trip in Scotland.

  • The experienced ghili prepared the fishing gear before sunrise.

  • The ghili led us to the best fishing spots.

  • The experienced ghili prepared the fishing gear before sunrise.

  • A skilled ghili knows the best spots for salmon fishing.

  • I hired a ghili for my hunting trip in Scotland.

Synonyms

hunting guide
vsghili
1 4.2

A person who leads and helps people on trips to find wild animals

guides in fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities rather than only hunting
gillie
vsghili
  • UK
9.9

A young man who helps a Highland chief during hunts and carries his gear

is the Scottish attendant who helps anyone with fishing and outdoor activities
fishfinder
vsghili
6.6

A person who knows good places to catch fish and guides others there

helps with fishing, hunting, and other outdoor tasks rather than just locating fish

How Skilled

ghili
  • UK
9.9
assistant
833 1.0
helper
79 1.0

Surface Forms

ghili singular
ghilis plural

Etymology

Ghili meaning a Scottish attendant or guide comes from the old Scottish word gille, which means 'servant' or 'lad'. So a ghili is someone who helps and 'guides' hunters and fishermen in the outdoors.