ingluvies Definition
a crop or pouch in the esophagus of many birds, in which food is stored or partially digested before passing to the stomach.
Using ingluvies: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ingluvies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ingluvies of a pigeon can store up to 30 ml of food.
Example
The ingluvies of some birds can expand to hold large amounts of food.
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Summary: ingluvies in Brief
'Ingluvies' [in-gloo-veez] is a noun that refers to a crop or pouch in the esophagus of many birds. It serves as a storage for food before it passes to the stomach. The ingluvies of some birds can expand to hold large amounts of food.
