Maw
(noun)
- The stomach or digestive tract of an animal, especially of a large carnivorous animal such as a shark or a bear.
- An insatiable appetite or a voracious hunger.
Origin:
The word 'maw' originated from the old english word 'maeg' meaning 'stomach' or 'gullet'. it has been used since the 9th century.
Examples:
- The lion's maw was filled with the remains of its recent kill.
- The shark's maw was large enough to swallow a man whole.
- His maw was never satisfied, no matter how much he ate.
- The bear's maw was full of honey and berries.
- His maw for adventure was never satisfied.