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womb Definition


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womb
noun
    1. anatomy.
      The organ in female mammals in which the young develop after conception and remain till birth. Technical equivalent uterus.
    2. A place of origin.
      Example: the womb of civilization
    3. literary
      A deep dark centre.
      Example: in the womb of the earth
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon wamb.



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