Definition
How many syllables?
4
What is the repeated letter sequence?
bor-bor
What syllable is the primary stress/emphasis?
3rd syllable - ryg
What is the uncommon consonant cluster?
ryg
Is this a noun, verb, adjective or adverb?
Noun
What is the origin?
New Latin derived from Ancient Greek
Fun fact:
The Greek root borboryzein means “to rumble” or “to gurgle”
If the plural is "borborygmi", what is the adjective?
borborygmic
What century was this first recorded use in English?
Early 18th century (primarily in medical and scientific writing).
What is the definition?
A rumbling or gurgling sound produced by the movement of gas and fluid in the intestines.