noun
- the stomach or belly of an animal, especially a ruminant
Usage: Scottish; dialectal
Examples
- The cow’s kytes were full after grazing all morning.
- He examined the sheep’s kytes for signs of bloating.
- The veterinarian felt the animal’s kytes to check for abnormalities.
- In rural Scotland, farmers often refer to livestock’s kytes when discussing their health.
- The distended kytes indicated the cattle had eaten too much rich grass.