Tripe (?), n. [OE. tripe, F. tripe; of uncertain origin; cf. Sp. & Pg. tripa, It. trippa, OD. tripe, W. tripa, Armor. stripen.] 1. The large stomach of ruminating animals, when prepared for food.
How say you to a fat tripe finely broiled? Shak.
2. The entrails; hence, humorously or in contempt, the belly; — generally used in the plural. Howell.