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womb

noun \ˈwüm\

Definition of WOMB

: uterus

a : a cavity or space that resembles a womb in containing and enveloping

b : a place where something is generated

— wombed \ˈwümd\ adjective

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Origin of WOMB

Middle English wamb, womb, from Old English; akin to Old High German wamba belly

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WOMB

bloom, boom, broom, brume, combe, cwm, doom, flume, fume, gloom, glume, groom, khoum, loom, neume, plume, rheum, room, spume, tomb, toom, vroom, whom, zoom

WOMB Defined for Kids

womb

noun \ˈwüm\

Definition of WOMB for Kids

: uterus

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womb

noun \ˈwüm\

Medical Definition of WOMB

: uterus

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