noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of viscus form-of, plural
2. 2
   Collectively, the internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities, such as the liver, heart, or stomach. plural, plural-only
3. 3
   internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) wordnet
4. 4
   The intestines. plural, plural-only

Synonyms

All synonyms

entrailsentrailsinnardsinnardsabdomenanus

Example

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"When Algerians slaughter their sheep on the day of Eid, they throw the viscera in the street."

Etymology

From Latin viscera (“internal organs; bowels”).

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