Gizzard

Pronunciation
/JIZ-erd/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Gizzard
Plural
Gizzards

Definition

A muscular and often strong digestive organ found in some invertebrates, particularly insects and arthropods, used to grind food mechanically.

Etymology

Example

The gizzard of a grasshopper helps in grinding up plant material for easier digestion.

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