borborygmus

Definition

A rumbling sound made by the movement of gas in the intestines.

Etymology

From New Latin borborygmus, from Ancient Greek βορβορυγμός (borborugmós), of onomatopoeic origin.

Example Sentences

• "Finally, the emotional borborygmus subsiding, she produced, at last, the words: "It is said 'Bonnet.' As the hat which is tied beneath the chin.""