HyperDic: gullet

English > 1 sense of the word gullet:
NOUNbodygullet, esophagus, oesophagus, gorgethe passage between the pharynx and the stomach
gullet > pronunciation
Soundsgah'laht
Rhymesabbot ... zealot / Zealot: 372 rhymes with aht...
English > gullet: 1 sense > noun 1, body
MeaningThe passage between the pharynx and the stomach.
Synonymsesophagus, oesophagus, gorge
Part ofalimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tube, digestive tract, gastrointestinal tract, GI tracttubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus
Partscardiac sphincterThe valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach
epicardiaThe short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach
Broadermuscular structure, musculature, muscle systemThe muscular system of an organism
passage, passagewayA path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass
Spanishesofago, esófago
Catalanesòfag

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