gizzard

Meanings

• noun

  An organ located in the abdominal cavity of birds and some mammals, including humans, that secretes digestive enzymes and stores bile.

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Variants

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gizzard , gizzards

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Etymology

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Old English giscer, from giscan 'to gnaw'.

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Trivia

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1. The gizzard is a muscular organ that contracts and grinds food against the stomach wall.

2. In some cultures, the gizzard is considered a symbol of strength and vitality.

3. The gizzard is a popular ingredient in Southern American cuisine.

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Related Concepts

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1. liver: Both gizzard and liver are internal organs of animals, and they have some similar functions in the digestive system.

2. pancreas: Both gizzard and pancreas are internal organs of animals that produce digestive enzymes.

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Culture

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In some cuisines, the gizzard is considered a delicacy and is used in various dishes such as gizzard shabu-shabu, gizzard stew, and gizzard fritters.

How to Memorize "gizzard"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird's abdominal cavity and locate the gizzard as an organ that secretes digestive enzymes and stores bile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gizzard' with the digestive system and the function of secreting digestive enzymes and storing bile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gizzard Grinder' to remember that the gizzard is an organ that grinds food and secretes digestive enzymes.

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