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bowel

The correct spelling is bowel.

How to pronounce bowel

/baʊl/
noun

IPA: /baʊl/

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The correct spelling is bowel. A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine. For example: "The treasures were stored in the bowels of the ship."

Usage Examples

The treasures were stored in the bowels of the ship.

Meanings

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

verb

  1. 1.To disembowel.

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