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paunch

One entry found.

Main Entry: paunch

Pronunciation: \ˈpȯnch, ˈpänch\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French *panche, pance, from Latin pantic-, pantex

Date: 14th century

1 a : the belly and its contents b : potbelly
2 : rumen

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