oesophagus (iou) and Danforth Anchor - Sailing (gambling)

oesophagus (iou)

oesophagus noun. . Also *esophagus. LME.
[medieval Latin ysophagus, iso- from Greek oisophagos, from unkn. 1st elem. + (app.) -phagos eating, eater. Current spelling after mod. Latin.]
Anatomy & Zoology. The canal (in humans and Other vertebrates, a muscular tube) leading from the back of the mouth, through which Food and drink pass to the stomach; the gullet.
oesophagal adjective = oesophageal L18.
oesophageal adjective of or pertaining to the oesophagus E19.

Danforth Anchor - Sailing (gambling)

A brand of lightweight anchor. It has pivoting flukes that dig into the ground as tension is placed on the anchor. It does not have a stock.

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