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bowel.

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

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbaʊ.əl//baʊl/
  1. A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.

  2. The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.

    in-plural
  3. The (deep) interior of something.

    figuratively · in-plural
    The treasures were stored in the bowels of the ship.
  4. The seat of pity or the gentler emotions; pity or mercy.

    archaic · in-plural
  5. offspring

    in-plural · obsolete
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French bouel, from Old French boïel, from Latin botellus, diminutive of botulus (“sausage”). Doublet of boyau.

verb/ˈbaʊ.əl//baʊl/
  1. To disembowel.

    archaic
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Middle French bouel, from Old French boïel, from Latin botellus, diminutive of botulus (“sausage”). Doublet of boyau.

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