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entrails

EHN-traylz

Entrails (noun) means the internal organs of an animal or person, especially the intestines. Example: “The hunter removed the deer's entrails before carrying it home.”

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The internal organs of an animal or person, especially the intestines.
"The hunter removed the deer's entrails before carrying it home."

How to use entrails

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe guts — the internal organs of a body, human or animal.

When to use it

A somewhat formal or literary word; "guts" or "innards" is more everyday.

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Etymology

From Old French entrailles, ultimately from Latin interanea, "internal parts," related to inter, "within."

Origin: Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “entrails” mean?

The word “entrails” means the internal organs of an animal or person, especially the intestines. In plain terms, the guts — the internal organs of a body, human or animal.

How do you pronounce “entrails”?

“Entrails” is pronounced EHN-traylz (/ˈɛn.tɹeɪlz/ in IPA).

How do you use “entrails” in a sentence?

Here is “entrails” used in a sentence: “The hunter removed the deer's entrails before carrying it home.”

What part of speech is “entrails”?

“Entrails” is a noun.

Where does the word “entrails” come from?

The word “entrails” comes from Latin. From Old French entrailles, ultimately from Latin interanea, "internal parts," related to inter, "within.".

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