חֹמֶשׁ

Strong’s Definition

the abdomen (as obese)

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root probably meaning, to be stout;

KJV Usage

fifth (rib).

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.belly, abdomen, fifth ribs

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: chômesh; Pronunciation: kho'-mesh