Emboweled

/ɛmˈbaʊəld/ adjective

Definition

Having the bowels removed; eviscerated or gutted.

Etymology

Past participle of 'embowel,' formed by adding '-ed.' Describes the state of having had internal organs removed.

Kelly Says

This term appears in historical accounts of medieval hunting and butchery—understanding it helps readers grasp the physical realities of pre-modern food preparation.

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