Definition of VISCERA

viscera

Noun

  • The internal organs of the body, especially those in the abdomen.
  • internal organs collectively (especially those in the abdominal cavity)
    • "`viscera' is the plural form of `viscus'"
  • plural of viscus
  • Collectively, the internal organs of the body, especially those contained within the abdominal and thoracic cavities, such as the liver, heart, or stomach.
  • The intestines.

Examples

  • A truly challenging word, ’VISCERA’ caused a visceral reaction of joy when it fit.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin viscera (“internal organs; bowels”).

Scrabble Score: 12

viscera: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
viscera: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
viscera: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

viscera: valid Words With Friends Word