paunch

Definition

The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.

Etymology

From Middle English paunche, from Old Northern French panche, Old French pance (French panse), from Latin pantex.

Example Sentences

• "See also: pooch"
• "Since retiring from athletics, he has developed a paunch."
• "“And another sort of weak, flailing blow to the paunch. Neither of these two are in any condition to be fighting.”"

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