venter

[ ven-ter ]

noun

1. Anatomy, Zoology.
   1. the abdomen or belly.
   2. a bellylike cavity or concavity.
   3. a bellylike protuberance.
2. Law. the womb, or a wife or mother, as a source of offspring.

venter

¹

/ ˈvɛntə /

noun

1. anatomy zoology
   1. the belly or abdomen of vertebrates
   2. a protuberant structure or part, such as the belly of a muscle
2. botany the swollen basal region of an archegonium, containing the developing ovum
3. law the womb
4. in venter
   law conceived but not yet born

Venter

²

/ ˈvɛntə /

noun

1. VenterCraig1946MUSSCIENCE: biologist ( John ) Craig. born 1946, US biologist: founder of the Institute for Genomic Research (1992) whose work contributed greatly to the mapping of the human genome

Word History and Origins

Origin of venter¹

First recorded in 1535–45, venter is from the Latin word venter belly, womb

Word History and Origins

Origin of venter¹

C16: from Latin

Example Sentences

“Well cobblers it’s my time,” the post began in English, ending with the Norwegian phrase “valhall venter” or “heaven awaits.”

From New York Times

At worst, we have become a nation of venters, easily provoked and quick to condemn.

From Los Angeles Times

While you shouldn’t offer to step in unless you can actually follow through, most of the time, the venter won’t take you up on your offer.

From Time

It may not spell doom, but it does mean it’s time for the venter to accept: 1.

From Washington Post

This directs the legs toward the pin, as a matter of safety, prevents their being broken in handling, and also gives opportunity for subsequent examination of the back, side, and venter of the specimen.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abdomen
• gut
• insides
• pelvis
• tank
• tummy