fourth stomach

fourth stomach
noun
the fourth compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; the one where digestion takes place
Syn: ↑abomasum
Derivationally related forms: ↑abomasal (for: ↑abomasum)
Hypernyms: ↑stomach, ↑tummy, ↑tum, ↑breadbasket
Part Holonyms: ↑ruminant

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