Difference between Paunch and Belly

What is the difference between Paunch and Belly?

Paunch as a noun is the first stomach of ruminant, the rumen. while Belly as a noun is the abdomen

Paunch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The first stomach of ruminant, the rumen. The abdomen or belly of a human or animal, especially a large, protruding one.

Part of speech: verb

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

Belly

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the abdomenthe stomach, especially a fat one

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To position one's belly.

Example sentence: Flattery and deceit are the darlings of great men, and so with these men spread the butter on thick, if you want to get something out of them, otherwise you'll come home to me with a full belly and an empty purse.

We hope you now know whether to use Paunch or Belly in your sentence.

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