disembowel
|dis-em-bow-el|
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/ˌdɪsɪmˈbaʊəl/
remove internal organs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disembowel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'disembowel,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'embowel' meant 'to put into the bowels.'
Historical Evolution
'disembowel' changed from the Middle English word 'disembowel' and has largely retained its form in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to remove the bowels,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to remove the internal organs of a creature, especially the intestines.
The hunter disemboweled the deer after the hunt.
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Last updated: 2025/02/26 16:21