gastric mill en · NOUN
Meanings
- An organ in the gastrointestinal tract of some animals, particularly crustaceans, which contains dentition, that is used to grind food. The gnashing of the teeth/plates in the mill is also used by some of the creatures to create audible growling, as a form of communication.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gastric mills | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Relateds
gizzard · gastrolith · cud
Translations (2)
nb pave (organ to grind food) · fi purumaha (organ to grind food)