umbles
pronunciation
How to pronounce umbles in British English:
UK ['ʌmblz]
How to pronounce umbles in American English:
US ['ʌmbəlz]
Word Origin
- umbles (n.)
- "edible inner parts of a deer or other animal," c. 1400, see humble.
Example
- 1. In july he takes a dip in an arctic swimming hole . In october he studies animal hibernation . In march he goes on a survival course and learns about the " umbles " : as hypothermia sets in you mumble , fumble , grumble , stumble , then finally tumble .