Meaning of the word cloaca in English
What does cloaca mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cloaca
US /kloʊˈeɪkə/
UK /kləʊˈeɪkə/
Noun
1.
a common cavity at the end of the digestive tract for the release of both excretory and genital products in vertebrates (except most mammals) and certain invertebrates
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Birds have a cloaca for both waste elimination and reproduction.
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Reptiles and amphibians also possess a cloaca.
2.
a sewer or drain
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The ancient city's cloaca system was an engineering marvel.
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The old building had a foul smell emanating from its dilapidated cloaca.