Words Seldom Seen: Craw

Craw

Noun: The crop or upper digestive system of an animal or insect. Particularly the area where food is stored before digestion.

Example: The mother dove’s craw was visibly expanded as she began to feed her chicks.

“Stuck in ones craw.” is a now uncommon phrase that means; difficult to accept, utter or believe.


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