abdomen

/ˈæb.də.mən/

UK: /æbˈdəʊ.mən/

ÆB · də · mən (3 syllables)

English Noun Top 10,541
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Definition

The fat surrounding the belly.

Etymology

First attested in 1541. Borrowed from Middle French abdomen, from Latin abdomen, possibly from abdō (“conceal”), from ab (“away”) + -dō (“put, place”).

Example Sentences

  • "He was all bent over complaining of pains in the abdomen."
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