stomach

English

/ˈstʌmək/

noun
Definitions
  • An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
  • (informal) The belly.
  • (uncountable) Pride, haughtiness.
  • (obsolete) Appetite.
  • (figuratively) Desire, appetite (for something abstract).

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stomak derived from Old French estomac derived from Latin stomachus (stomach, gullet) derived from Ancient Greek στόμαχος (stomach, gullet, throat).

Origin

Ancient Greek

στόμαχος

Gloss

stomach, gullet, throat

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

喉, 咽

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