what is a gizzard on a turkey

A gizzard is the muscular stomach of a bird, including turkeys. It is a strong, muscular pouch that breaks down hard foods like seeds and nuts. Birds, including turkeys, use their gizzards to grind food since they don't have teeth. The gizzard is also known as the gastric mill or hen's teeth because it performs a similar function to teeth in grinding food. It is part of the bird's digestive system and is essential for digesting their food. Gizzards, along with other giblet parts, can be used to make stock, giblet gravy, or giblet dressing. They can also be simmered with herbs and vegetables to make various dishes