Definition of OESOPHAGUS

oesophagus

Plural: oesophagi, oesophaguses

Noun

  • the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
  • The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος (oisophágos), from οἴσω (oísō), future form of φέρω (phérō, “I carry”) + ἔφαγον (éphagon, “I ate”).

Scrabble Score: 16

oesophagus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
oesophagus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
oesophagus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

oesophagus: valid Words With Friends Word