craw

noun \ˈkrȯ\

: an area in a bird's throat in which food can be kept

Full Definition of CRAW

: the crop of a bird or insect

: the stomach especially of a lower animal

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Middle English crawe, from Old English *cræga; perhaps akin to Latin vorare to devour — more at voracious

First Known Use: 14th century

CRAW Defined for Kids

noun \ˈkrȯ\

: ¹crop 3

: the stomach of an animal

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