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bowel

/ˈbaʊ.əl/ noun C1
  1. A part or division of the intestines, usually the large intestine.
  2. The entrails or intestines; the internal organs of the stomach.
  3. The (deep) interior of something. (figuratively) · The treasures were stored in the bowels of the ship.

Plural bowels

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Morrel bringing a doctor, and the doctor said it was inflammation of the bowels, and ordered him a limited diet.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 300 · C1

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