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bowels

[/ˈbaʊəlz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
intestinos
1. The intestines, especially the small intestine and colon
The doctor examined the patient's bowels.
O médico examinou os intestinos do paciente.
2. The deepest or innermost part of something
They explored the bowels of the earth.
Eles exploraram as profundezas da terra.
3. The interior or depths, often used metaphorically
The ship sank into the bowels of the ocean.
O navio afundou nas profundezas do oceano.
NYC Slang
guts
Synonyms
intestinesgutsentrailsinsides

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intestinos
standard medical term
General Brazilian
tripas
informal/colloquial
Portugal
intestinos
standard medical term
Portugal
entranhas
more archaic or poetic usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the bowels of the earth (as profundezas da terra)
move one's bowels (evacuar)
in the bowels of (nas entranhas de)
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