Gullet

Definition

The esophagus or the throat; the muscular tube that carries food and drink from the mouth to the stomach during swallowing.

Example Usage

The patient complained of a tightness in the gullet that made swallowing painful.

Origin

From Old French goulet, meaning 'throat,' diminutive of goule (throat/mouth).

Fun Fact

In competitive eating contests, the gullet's elasticity and resilience are tested to extreme limits, with champions able to consume several pounds of food in minutes.

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