esophagus n 1: the passage between the pharynx and the stomach [syn: {esophagus}, {oesophagus}, {gorge}, {gullet}]
Esophagus \E*soph"a*gus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. o'isofa`gos; root of o'i`sw which is used as future of fe`rein to bear, carry (cf. Skr. v[imac] to go, drive) + fagei^n to eat.] (Anat.) That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; the gullet. See Illust. of {Digestive apparatus}, under {Digestive}. [Written also {[oe]sophagus}.] Esopian