oesophagus
World English Dictionary
oesophagus or esophagus (iːˈsɒfəɡəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -gi | |
| the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet | |
| [C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat] | |
| esophagus or esophagus (iːˈsɒfəɡəs, -ˌɡaɪ) | |
| —n | |
| [C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat] | |
| oesophageal or esophagus | |
| —adj | |
| esophageal or esophagus | |
| —adj | |
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Oesophagus
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
oesophagus oe·soph·a·gus (ĭ-sŏf'ə-gəs)
n.
Variant of esophagus.
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