stomach

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Derived terms

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[edit] Etymology

From Middle English stomak from Old French estomac from Latin stomachus from Ancient Greek στόμαχος (stomakhos) from στόμα (stoma), “‘mouth’”). Displaced native Middle English mawe "stomach, maw" (from Old English maga), Middle English buc, bouk "stomach, belly" (from Old English būc "belly, stomach", see bucket).

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• IPA: /ˈstʌmək/
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[edit] Noun

stomach (plural stomachs)

1. An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
2. (informal) The belly.

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• (belly): abdomen, belly, gut, guts, tummy

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[edit] Verb

to stomach (third-person singular simple present stomachs, present participle stomaching, simple past and past participle stomached)

1. (transitive) To be able to tolerate (something), emotionally, physically, or mentally; to be able to stand or handle something.

   I really can’t stomach jobs involving that much paperwork, but some people seem to tolerate them.

   I can't stomach her cooking.

[edit] Derived terms

• stomachable
• unstomachable