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oesophagus (US), esophagus the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The turbit has a very short and conical beak, with a line of reversed feathers down the breast; and it has the habit of continually expanding slightly the upper part of the oesophagus. Owen informs me that a part of the oesophagus is so constructed that nothing much larger than a crowquill can be passed down. |
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