Paunch
(noun)
The stomach or belly of an animal, especially a mammal, or the stomach or belly of a human.
Origin:
The word paunch comes from the middle english word "paunche" which means "stomach of an animal". it refers to the stomach or belly of an animal, especially a mammal, or the stomach or belly of a human. it can also be used as a verb meaning to gut or disembowel an animal. it was first used in the 14th century.
Examples:
- The hunter gutted the deer and removed its paunch.
- He had a large paunch and he was trying to lose weight.
- The paunch of the cow was full of grass and hay.
- The paunch of the pig was used to make sausage.
- He was kicked in the paunch and doubled over in pain.