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gullet

noun

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The passage for food from the mouth to the stomach; the esophagus.

Example Sentence

The bird's gullet expanded to swallow the large worm whole.

Usage Note

Refers to the tube that carries food from the mouth down to the stomach, often used in contexts discussing digestion, anatomy, or when describing animals eating.

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