2. (Anat.)
Defn: The uterus. See Uterus.
3. The place where anything is generated or produced. The womb of earth the genial seed receives. Dryden.
4. Any cavity containing and enveloping anything. The center spike of gold Which burns deep in the bluebell's womb. R. Browning.
WOMB
Womb, v. t.
Defn: To inclose in a womb, or as in a womb; to breed or hold in secret. [Obs.] Shak.
WOMBAT
Wom"bat, n. Etym: [From the native name, womback, wombach, in
Australia.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of three species of Australian burrowing marsupials of the genus Phascolomys, especially the common species (P. ursinus). They are nocturnal in their habits, and feed mostly on roots.
WOMBY
Womb"y, a.
Defn: Capacious. [Obs.] Shak.