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intestine

in·tes·tine

UK/ɪnˈtɛs.tɪn/ US/ɪnˈtɛsˌtiːn/ uncommon obsolete rare

noun

1.

the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus

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Origin

From Latin intestīnum, neuter of intestīnus (“internal”), as Etymology 2, below.

Phrases

  • large intestine
  • small intestine

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