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paunches

paunches is the plural of paunch.

Meaning of paunch

Noun

paunch (plural paunches)

  1. The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
  2. The contents of this stomach in a slaughtered animal, viewed as food or a byproduct.
  3. The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.
    • See also: pooch
    Synonyms:
    potbelly
  4. A paunch mat.
  5. The thickened rim of a bell, struck by the clapper.

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Questions about paunches

What is paunches the plural of?
Paunches is the plural of paunch.

Words near paunches in the dictionary

  1. paunch
  2. paunch mat
  3. paunch mats
  4. paunched
  5. pauncher
  6. paunches
  7. paunchful
  8. paunchfuls
  9. paunchier
  10. paunchiest
  11. paunchily

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