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Bowel

/baʊl/

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

📖 Definitions of "Bowel"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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

  4. 4

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

verb
  1. 1

    To disembowel.

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