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gullet

/ˈɡʌlt/ noun · British & US
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What does gullet mean?

noun

The throat or gullet, especially as the passage for food; a deep, wide throat. A large, wide mouth or opening, especially one that is used for swallowing.

Example

"The bird's gullet was wide enough to swallow a small fish whole."

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