Ventriculus Definition
vĕn-trĭkyə-ləs
ventriculi
noun
That part of the alimentary tract of an insect, analogous to the stomach, where digestion takes place.
Webster's New World
The gizzard of a bird.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- gastric mill
- gizzard
Other Word Forms of Ventriculus
Noun
Singular:
ventriculusPlural:
ventriculiOrigin of Ventriculus
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From the Latin word ventriculus, the diminutive form of venter (belly).
From Wiktionary
Latin diminutive of venter ventr- belly
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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