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bowels

The correct spelling is bowels.

How to pronounce bowels

/baʊ.əlz/
noun

IPA: /baʊ.əlz/

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The correct spelling is bowels. 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.

down in the bowels of the Earth

the project's bowels

Definition

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

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