What does "alimentary canal" mean?

The organs of a human or other animal through which food passes; the digestive tract.

Alimentary canal

Common synonyms include: alimentary tract, digestive systems, digestive tract, digestive tube, enteron, gastrointestinal tract.

noun

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Noun

1
The organs of a human or other animal through which food passes; the digestive tract.
"The mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines are part of the human alimentary canal."
2
tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination wordnet

"The mouth, oesophagus, stomach, and intestines are part of the human alimentary canal."