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grouf

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\ ˈgrüf \
plural -s

Definition of grouf

Scottish
: the ventral surface of the body specifically : stomach

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History and Etymology for grouf

Middle English (one) gruff, (one the) groffe on the face, prone, from Old Norse ā grūfu (adverb)

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“Grouf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grouf. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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