Gizzard
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A muscular thick-walled pouch in the digestive tract of birds and some reptiles, used for grinding food, often with the aid of ingested grit or small stones.
“Chickens use their gizzard to break down seeds that would otherwise be impossible to digest.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
giz·zard
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Synonyms
ventriculus
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Contains double Z. Ends in -ARD. The ZZ makes this word instantly recognisable and rare in Wordle.
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