starthroat

/ˈstɑrθɔt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term referring to the throat or gullet, specifically the part of the neck where the esophagus passes through.

“The starthroat was a key anatomical feature studied by medieval physicians.”

Synonyms

  • gullet
  • throat

Antonyms

  • chin
  • neck