stomach
|stom/ach|
B1
/ˈstʌmək/
digestive organ
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stomach' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'stomachus,' where 'stomachus' meant 'throat' or 'gullet.'
Historical Evolution
'stomachus' transformed into the Old French word 'estomac,' and eventually became the modern English word 'stomach' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'throat' or 'gullet,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'digestive organ.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs, being a pear-shaped enlargement of the alimentary canal linking the esophagus to the small intestine.
He had a pain in his stomach after eating too much.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40