冷え物
Meanings
1
something cold; cold body
Refers to a cold object or a body that feels cold to the touch. Often used in contexts like touching a cold corpse or a chilled item.
His hand was as cold as a corpse.
2
stomach cooler; cooling item for the stomach
Specifically refers to something used to cool the stomach, such as a cold compress or a chilled object placed on the abdomen. This usage is somewhat specialized and may appear in historical or medical contexts.
In the past, people placed a cold object on their stomach to reduce fever.