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embowel


em·bow·el

verb \im-ˈbau̇(-ə)l\
em·bow·eled or em·bow·elledem·bow·el·ing or em·bow·el·ling

Definition of EMBOWEL

transitive verb
1
: disembowel
2
obsolete : enclose

First Known Use of EMBOWEL

1521

Rhymes with EMBOWEL

barn owl, barred owl, beach towel, elf owl, horned owl, night owl, screech owl, tea towel

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