pit of the stomach en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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The epigastric region.
Before stepping into the bath the head should be wet with cold water, and in the bath the pit of the stomach should first be sponged.
1876, Eliza Bisbee Duffey, Our Behaviour: A Manual of Etiquette and Dress of the Best American Society, Philadelphia:
- (figuratively) The part of a person's abdomen that experiences a fluttery sensation due to nervousness or excitement.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pits of stomachs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| pits of the stomach | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
vi mỏ ác (Translations) · mi tia (Translations) · sv maggrop (Translations) · mi waha o te ate (Translations) · tyz bắp làng (Translations) · mi mutu o te ate (Translations)