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Stomacher

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1. A decorative triangular panel worn over the chest, typically on a gown or bodice.

Sample Sentence: The elegant ballroom dress was embellished with a beautiful golden stomacher.

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2. An article of clothing used to cover and support the abdomen.

Sample Sentence: The pregnant woman wore a maternity stomacher for added comfort and support.

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3. A dish consisting of a stuffing or mixture placed inside the cavity of an animal to be cooked.

Sample Sentence: The traditional Thanksgiving turkey was prepared with a delicious herb stuffing in the stomacher.

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4. A part of an animal's stomach, particularly in the case of a ruminant.

Sample Sentence: The carnivorous animal's digestion process starts in the stomacher.

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5. A machine or apparatus used in scientific research to agitate or mix samples.

Sample Sentence: The scientists used a specialized stomacher to homogenize the sample for analysis.

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6. Obsolete - A passionate or showy person.

Sample Sentence: In the 18th century, he was known as a stomacher, always seeking attention and adoration.

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7. Obsolete - An allegorical representation of the human body.

Sample Sentence: The artwork portrayed the seven deadly sins through the depiction of various stompachers.

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8. Obsolete - A plump cushion, especially one used for a footstool.

Sample Sentence: She rested her tired feet on the soft stomacher while reading her favorite book.

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