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Disembowelled

/ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbaʊ.əld/
verbCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To remove the entrails or internal organs from a body, especially in the context of butchery or surgery.

    "The chef disembowelled the fish before preparing it for the grill."
  2. 2

    Figuratively, to deprive of essential parts or functions.

    "The new policy disembowelled the agency's ability to enforce regulations."

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The term 'disembowelled' originates from the Middle English 'disembowelen', which is derived from the Old French 'desemboueler', meaning to remove the entrails. The prefix 'dis-' indicates removal or reversal, while 'bowel' comes from the Latin 'botulus', meaning sausage or intestine, reflecting the historical context of butchery and animal processing.

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