oesophagus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gullet noun The throat or esophagus, the passage food travels down when swallowed.
- oesophagus noun The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.
Senses
oesophagus is used for these senses in English:
- gullet The throat or esophagus.
- oesophagus (anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.
gullet — full definition
- noun The throat or esophagus, the passage food travels down when swallowed.
- noun The gap or notch between the teeth of a saw blade.