stomach lining en · NOUN
Meanings
- A layer of tissue on the inside of stomach.
-
(informal) A quantity of food in the stomach, especially as preparatory to drinking alcohol.
Excellent stomach-lining. Though not so good, as the sick-berth tiffy maintained, as a large dose of olive oil.
1960, J. E. Macdonnell, Don't Gimme the Ships, Melbourne: Horwitz Publications, page 24:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stomach linings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ja 胃壁 (a layer of tissue) · mi kiripuku (a layer of tissue)