esophagus esophagus /ɪˈsɑːfəgəs/

noun

1. [ N. American] The passage between the pharynx and the stomach  ( esophagus [ N. American] , gorge , gullet , oesophagus [Canadian, British] )
   the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
    The oesophagus connects the mouth to the stomach
   The oesophagus connects the mouth to the stomach