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pits of stomachs

pits of stomachs is the plural of pit of the stomach.

Meaning of pit of the stomach

Noun

pit of the stomach (plural pits of the stomach or pits of stomachs)

  1. The epigastric region.
    • Before stepping into the bath the head should be wet with cold water, and in the bath the pit of the stomach should first be sponged.1876, Eliza Bisbee Duffey, Our Behaviour: A Manual of Etiquette and Dress of the Best American Society, Philadelphia
  2. (figuratively) The part of a person's abdomen that experiences a fluttery sensation due to nervousness or excitement.

Questions about pits of stomachs

What is pits of stomachs the plural of?
Pits of stomachs is the plural of pit of the stomach.

Words near pits of stomachs in the dictionary

  1. Pitrufquén
  2. pitryasis
  3. pits
  4. pits against
  5. pits of despair
  6. pits of stomachs
  7. pits of the stomach
  8. pits one's wits
  9. pits out
  10. pitsaw
  11. pitsaws

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