boepens

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Etymology

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From Dutch boekpens (omasum), named after the laminae (leafets) in the omasum, a common naming practice in German languages (compare German Kalender, English bible, etc.). Also compare Dutch pens (stomach (intestine), tripe; potbelly).

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Noun

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boepens (plural boepense, diminutive boepensie)

  1. potbelly, beer belly

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