gizzard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun thick-walled muscular pouch below the crop in many birds and reptiles for grinding food

Etymology

From Middle English gyser, geser, from Old French gesier, giser et al. (French gésier), from Latin gigēria.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ventriculus, gastric mill

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