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womb

womb [ woom ] (plural wombs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. uterus of woman: a uterus, especially a woman's ( not in technical use )

2. place of origin: a place where something is conceived and nurtured

3. place of security: a place that offers protection and shelter, or a state of mind that provides comfort

[ Old English wamb< Germanic]
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