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gizzard

/giz-erd/US // ˈgɪz ərd //UK // (ˈɡɪzəd) //

胗部,胗,胗子,腮腺

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Zoology.

    • : Also called ventriculus. a thick-walled, muscular pouch in the lower stomach of many birds and reptiles that grinds food, often with the aid of ingested stones or grit.
    • : Also called gastric mill. a similar structure in the foregut of arthropods and several other invertebrates, often lined with chitin and small teeth.
    • : the innards or viscera collectively, especially the intestine and stomach.

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Examples

  • In 1996, while he was still a juvenile, several metal objects showed up in his gizzard during an X-ray.

  • The big event is the Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Race, which is actually two foot races, a 5K followed by a 10k.

  • In his heart he longed for a bed that night, and a cup of hot coffee to gladden his gizzard.

  • In smaller streams such as the Elk and Caney rivers adult gizzard shad seemed scarce.

  • Its chief use seems to be to soften the food before it is admitted into the gizzard.

  • The gizzard has been cut open from one side and the inside bag which contains gravel and straw taken out.

  • Of course the gizzard, liver and heart are all right as they are now prepared.