CRAVATE SUISSE
\kɹˈave͡ɪt sˈuːɪs], \kɹˈaveɪt sˈuːɪs], \k_ɹ_ˈa_v_eɪ_t s_ˈuː_ɪ_s]\
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(F.), Swiss cravat. A band of the longitudinal or superficial layer of the muscular fibres of the stomach, along the lesser curvature of the organ, the shape of which it assists in preserving; - so called, on account of a fancied resemblance to a Swiss cravat.
By Robley Dunglison
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