onderbuik

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • underbelly (the lower part of the abdominal cavity)
  • (figuratively) vulnerable side, weak spot
  • (figuratively) gut (seat of visceral and irrational emotions and urges)

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish onder (under, below, sub-, lower, down, among) + Dutch, Flemish buik (belly, abdomen, stomach).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

buik

Gloss

belly, abdomen, stomach

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

腹, 胃

Emoji

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