borborygmi

bor·bo·ryg·mus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr-buh-rig-muh s]
- /ˌbɔr bəˈrɪg məs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawr-buh-rig-muh s]
- /ˌbɔr bəˈrɪg məs/

Definitions of borborygmi word

noun plural borborygmi a rumbling or gurgling sound caused by the movement of gas in the intestines. 1
noun borborygmi plural of borborygmus. 0

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Origin of borborygmi

First appearance:

before 1710

One of the 50% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Borborygmi

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borborygmi popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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