onderlijf

Definitions of onderlijf
  1. noun
    the underpart of the body of certain vertebrates such as snakes or fish
    synonyms: balg, buik, buikje, maag, onderlichaam, onderstel, pens
  2. noun
    a protruding abdomen
    synonyms: buikje, corporatie, embonpoint, hangbuik, onderlichaam, onderstel, rechtspersoon, rijstbuik
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    type of:
    bakkersvet, bakvet, smeer, vet, vetweefsel
    a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
  3. noun
    the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
    synonyms: pubes, pudenda, schaamdeel, schaamdelen, schaamstreek
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    type of:
    aardgordel, hemelstreek, klimaatgordel, luchtstreek, zone
    a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve
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