Meaning & Definition of word "Entrails"
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Entrails
/ˈɛn.trails/
noun:
- 1. The internal organs of humans or animals, especially when removed or exposed.
- Example: The hunter carefully cleaned the deer, removing its entrails and setting them aside.
- 2. The innermost parts of something.
- Example: The entrails of the ancient machine were rusted and difficult to decipher.
- 3. Anatomical structures or parts considered collectively.
- Example: The scientist studied the entrails of various species to understand their digestive systems.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'entrailes', from Latin 'intralia' meaning 'internal parts'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spill one's entrails:
To confess one's innermost thoughts or feelings.
guts and entrails:
Refers to the essential aspects of something, especially in a detailed examination.
Related Words
viscera:
The internal organs, especially of a vertebrate.
guts:
The digestive tract or the intestines.
Slang Meanings of entrails
Meaning: Referring to someone’s emotional state or gutsiness.
Example Sentence: It takes guts to go face your fears directly.
Meaning: Used in a context to describe something that is very inner or secretive.
Example Sentence: That plan really cuts to the entrails of the issue.