gizzard
/ˈɡɪzərd/
noun
- A part of a bird's stomach that grinds food, often with the help of small stones the bird has swallowed.
- The bird swallowed small pebbles to help its gizzard grind up food.
- Chickens use their gizzard to break down grains and seeds.
- Some people eat the gizzard of a turkey as a delicacy.