Gizzards Meaning in English
word · lemma: gizzard
ˈɡɪzɝd
GIZ-erdz
ɡˈɪzədz
GIZ-uhdz
Definition
Gizzards are muscular organs found in birds and some other animals that help grind up food, often with small stones.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used when talking about cooking or biology, especially with poultry. In cuisine, 'gizzards' usually refer to edible bird gizzards, like chicken. Not all animals have gizzards—mostly birds, reptiles, and some fish.
Spanish: mollejasPortuguese (BR): moelaPortuguese (PT): moelaChinese (Simplified): 砂囊 - 胗Chinese (Traditional): 砂囊 - 胗Hindi: पेट (पक्षियों का) - गिजर्डArabic: قوانصBengali: গিজার্ড - পটাশ (পাখির অন্ত্রের বিশেষ অংশ)Russian: мышечные желудки - желудочки (у птиц)Japanese: 砂嚢 - 砂肝Vietnamese: mềKorean: 모래주머니 - 모래집Turkish: taşlıkUrdu: سنگدانIndonesian: ampela - rempela
Example Sentences
Chickens use their gizzards to grind up food.
basic
Many people enjoy eating fried gizzards.
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The gizzards help birds digest hard seeds.
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My grandmother always makes a delicious stew with chicken gizzards.
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Some people find the texture of gizzards a bit chewy, but I like it.
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Did you know birds swallow small stones to help their gizzards break down food?
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