gavage

American  

[guh-vahzh, ga-vazh] / gəˈvɑʒ, gaˈvaʒ /

noun

1. forced feeding, as by a flexible tube and a force pump.

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gavage British  

/ ˈɡævɑːʒ /

noun

1. forced feeding by means of a tube inserted into the stomach through the mouth

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Etymology

Origin of gavage

1885–90; < French, equivalent to gav ( er ) to stuff ( Old French (dial.) gave gullet, throat) + -age -age

Example Sentences

The official term for the practice was “gavage.”

From Literature

Campaigners say the funnel or tube used during gavage is painful and can be fatal on its own, and that the birds become fearful of humans and spend their final days in suffering.

From The Guardian

While foie gras can be produced by natural feeding, in France it must be made by a process known as gavage in which ducks and geese are force-fed corn through a tube.

From BBC

The rule will bar the sale of foie gras made through the force-feeding method, called “gavage”.

From The Guardian

Most foie gras is produced through a process known as gavage; ducks are force-fed a fatty corn-based mixture that engorges their livers.

From New York Times