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paunch [2 records]

Record 1 2001-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Zoology
  • Animal Anatomy
DEF

The first and largest stomach of a cud-chewing animal.

OBS

The larger stomach of ruminants.

Key term(s)
  • first stomach

French

Domaine(s)
  • Zoologie
  • Anatomie animale
OBS

Le plus gros compartiment de l'estomac des ruminants.

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
  • Religion (General)
DEF

The bulbous or swelling part of a chalice or a goblet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orfèvrerie et argenterie
  • Religion (Généralités)
DEF

Partie renflée d'un objet, en particulier d'un récipient.

CONT

Panse d'un flacon, d'un vase; théière à panse ronde.

Spanish

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