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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
Noun
boepens (plural boepense, diminutive boepensie)
- potbelly, beer belly
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