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paunch 1. another name for rumen 2. Nautical a thick mat that prevents chafing paunch [pȯnch] (anatomy) In colloquial usage, the cavity of the abdomen and its contents. (vertebrate zoology) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A PIOUS Person who had overcharged his paunch with dead bird by way of attesting his gratitude for escaping the many calamities which Heaven had sent upon others, fell asleep at table and dreamed. I am as healthy as could be, and have grown so fat that I am ashamed to be so sleek of paunch. He was getting something of a paunch, and sorrow had no effect on it. |
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