Viscera
/ˈvɪsəɹə/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 plural of viscus form-of, plural
- 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 internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity) wordnet
- 4 The intestines. plural, plural-only
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"When Algerians slaughter their sheep on the day of Eid, they throw the viscera in the street."
Etymology
From Latin viscera (“internal organs; bowels”).