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Paunch vs Tripe - What's the difference?

paunch | tripe |

As nouns the difference between paunch and tripe

is that paunch is the first stomach of a ruminant, the rumen while tripe is (l) (three-legged stand or mount).

As a verb paunch

is to remove the internal organs of a ruminant, such as a hare or rabbit prior to eating.

paunch

English

Noun

(es)
  • The first stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.
  • The abdomen or belly of a human or animal, especially a large, protruding one.
  • (nautical) A paunch mat.
  • The thickened rim of a bell, struck by the clapper.
  • Synonyms

    * (protruding belly) See also .

    Verb

    (es)
  • To remove the internal organs of a ruminant, such as a hare or rabbit prior to eating.
  • * 1610 , , act 3 scene 2
  • (Caliban)
    Why, as I told thee, 'tis a custom with him
    I' th' afternoon to sleep: there thou may'st brain him,
    Having first seiz'd his books; or with a log
    Batter his skull, or paunch him with a stake,
    Or cut his wezand with thy knife

    tripe

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The lining of the large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
  • The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; -- generally used in the plural.
  • Something disparaged as valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).
  • See also

    * (food) chitterlings

    Noun