I. in-ˈtes-tən adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French intestin, from Latin intestinus, from intus within — more at ent-
Date: 15th century
: internal ; specifically : of or relating to the internal affairs of a state or country
intestine war
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French intestin, from Latin intestinum, from neuter of intestinus
Date: 15th century
: the tubular part of the alimentary canal that extends from the stomach to the anus — compare large intestine , small intestine
[
intestine: A large intestine, B small intestine
]