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PAUNCH
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A protruding abdomen
Synonyms:
belly; paunch
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("paunch" is a kind of...):
adipose tissue; fat; fatty tissue (a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "paunch"):
bay window; corporation; pot; potbelly; tummy (slang for a paunch)
Holonyms ("paunch" is a part of...):
body; torso; trunk (the body excluding the head and neck and limbs)
Derivation:
paunchy (having a large belly)
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