boepens

Afrikaans

Etymology

From Dutch boekpens (“omasum”), named after the laminae (leafets) in the omasum, a common naming practice in German languages (compare German Kalender, English bible, etc.). Also compare Dutch pens (“stomach (intestine), tripe; potbelly”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbu.pɛ̃ːs/

Noun

boepens (plural boepense, diminutive boepensie)

1. potbelly, beer belly

Derived terms

• boep