borborygmus

[ bawr-buh-rig-muhs ]

noun

, Physiology.

, plural bor·bo·ryg·mi [bawr-b, uh, -, rig, -mahy].

1. a rumbling or gurgling sound caused by the movement of gas in the intestines.

borborygmus

/ ˌbɔːbəˈrɪɡməs /

noun

1. rumbling of the stomach

Derived Forms

• ˌborboˈrygmal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of borborygmus¹

1710–20; < New Latin < Greek borborygmós intestinal rumbling

Word History and Origins

Origin of borborygmus¹

C18: from Greek

Example Sentences

Hathwar got all three of his: borborygmus, succedaneum and drahthaar.

From New York Times

Hathwar got all three of his — borborygmus, succedaneum and drahthaar.

From Time

Hathwar got all three of his - borborygmus, succedaneum and drahthaar.

From Washington Times

Hathwar got all three of his — borborygmus, succedaneum and drahthaar.

From US News

Hathwar got all three of his — borborygmus, succedaneum and drahthaar.

From Seattle Times