esophagus Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
    gorge; oesophagus; gullet.

WordNet

E*soph"a*gus noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. root of which is used as future of to bear, carry (cf. Skr. vi to go, drive) + to eat.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; the gullet. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under Digestive. Written also sophagus.

Webster 1913