ventr-
AmericanUsage
What does ventr- mean? Ventr- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “abdomen.” It is sometimes used in medical and scientific terms.Ventr- comes from the Latin venter, meaning “belly, womb.” Ever seen a ventriloquist make it seem like their dummy’s talking? Also rooted in the Latin venter, ventriloquist literally means “stomach talker.” Discover why at our entry for ventriloquist.Ventr- is a variant of ventro-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Ventri- is another variant of ventro-.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use ventro- and Words That Use ventri- article.
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She had learnt this in the country when she had been put out to nurse, and upon every occasion she danced it, finishing always with this couplet: Mon p'tit ventr' éjouis toi Tout ce ze gagn' est pou' toi….
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