intestine
Syllabification: (in·tes·tine)
Pronunciation: /inˈtestən/
(also intestines)
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noun
- (in vertebrates) the lower part of the alimentary canal from the end of the stomach to the anus:the contents of the intestine loops of intestineSee also large intestine, small intestine.
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin intestinum, neuter of intestinus, from intus 'within'