tewel

noun

tew·​el

ˈt(y)üəl

plural -s

archaic

: anus, rectum

—used chiefly of a horse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, shaft, vent, tewel, from Middle French tuel, tuyau pipe, tube, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch & Middle Low German tute pipe, tube

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