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bowel

/baʊl/

noun

Meaning

  • A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.

  • (in the plural) The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.

  • (in the plural) The (deep) interior of something.

    "The treasures were stored in the bowels of the ship."

  • (in the plural) The seat of pity or the gentler emotions; pity or mercy.

  • (in plural) offspring

verb

Meaning

  • To disembowel.