ingluvial

/ɪŋˈɡluːviəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the crop or contents of the crop of a bird

“The ingluvial glands of the pigeon play a crucial role in its digestive process.”

2. noun

the crop or contents of the crop of a bird

“The ingluvial mass in the bird’s crop helps to store food temporarily before it is digested.”

Synonyms

  • crop
  • gizzard

Antonyms

  • empty
  • hollow