Meaning of the word gizzard in English

What does gizzard mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gizzard

US /ˈɡɪz.ɚd/
UK /ˈɡɪz.əd/
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Noun

a muscular, thick-walled part of a bird's stomach for grinding food, typically with grit

Example:
The chicken's gizzard helps it digest tough grains.
Many birds swallow small stones to aid their gizzard in grinding food.