English Explanatory Dictionary

cast-iron stomach

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An exceptionally strong and resilient digestive system capable of consuming almost almost any type of food or drink without becoming ill or experiencing indigestion.

Word forms

cast-iron stomach cast-iron stomachs

Etymology

First use appears c. 1844. See cite below.

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