Definition of BOWEL

bowel

Meanings

Plural: bowels

Noun

  • the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
  • A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.
  • The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.
  • The (deep) interior of something.
  • The seat of pity or the gentler emotions; pity or mercy.
  • offspring

Verb

  • To disembowel.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French bouel, from Old French boïel, from Latin botellus, diminutive of botulus (“sausage”). Doublet of boyau.

Synonyms

gut, intestine

Scrabble Score: 10

bowel is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bowel is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bowel is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

bowel is a valid Words With Friends word