Associations to the word «Intestine»

Pictures for the word «Intestine»

Wiktionary

INTESTINE, noun. (anatomy) (often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.
INTESTINE, noun. One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.
INTESTINE, adjective. Domestic; taking place within a given country or region.
INTESTINE, adjective. (obsolete) Internal.
INTESTINE, adjective. (obsolete) (rare) Depending upon the internal constitution of a body or entity; subjective.
INTESTINE, adjective. (obsolete) (rare) Shut up; enclosed.

Dictionary definition

INTESTINE, noun. The part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley