■ noun ( plural ~s )
1》 each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity, with one concave and one convex side, that excrete urine.
↘the ~ of a sheep, ox, or pig as food.
2》 nature or temperament: of similar ~.
Origin
ME: of obscure origin.
■ noun ( plural ~s )
1》 each of a pair of organs in the abdominal cavity, with one concave and one convex side, that excrete urine.
↘the ~ of a sheep, ox, or pig as food.
2》 nature or temperament: of similar ~.
Origin
ME: of obscure origin.
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004