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Meaning of intestine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

intestine

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn//ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. (often pluralized) The alimentary canal of an animal through which food passes after having passed all stomachs.

  2. One of certain subdivisions of this part of the alimentary canal, such as the small or large intestine in human beings.

intestine

Pronunciation:/ɪnˈtɛstaɪn//ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Domestic; taking place within a given country or region.

  2. Internal.

  3. Depending upon the internal constitution of a body or entity; subjective.

  4. Shut up; enclosed.