Gizzard (noun)

1. A muscular part of a bird's digestive system that grinds food.
2. A similar organ found in some reptiles and fish.

Origin:

From middle english giser, from old french giguer, from frankish *gigura 'crop, gizzard', from proto-germanic *gigurō 'gizzard, crop', from proto-indo-european *gʰegʰ- 'to swallow'. cognate with middle low german giger 'gizzard, crop', middle dutch gijgher 'crop, gizzard', and old english ceacera 'gizzard'.

Examples:

1. The chicken gizzard is a tough and muscular organ that helps grind food.
2. The gizzard is a very important part of a bird's digestive system.
3. The gizzard is made up of strong muscles that help break down food.
4. Some cultures consider gizzards a delicacy and cook them in various ways.
5. The gizzard is also known as the ventriculus in medical terms.