Evening Primrose Oil?

[Vagabond]

Womb is the correct spelling -

 

Two white-whiskered florid-faced elderly gentlemen were having tea at Simpsons-in-the-Strand and deep in animated discussion.

 

"I am positive, Carstairs, the correct spelling is W.O.O.M.B. "

 

"No,No Carruthers, the opinion in the Officers Mess at Mafeking was unanimous - it is W.O.O.O.M.B."

 

A distinguished-looking lady of mature years was just finishing her tea at the next table. As she left, she paused briefly to say, "Excuse me gentlemen, but I could not help overhearing your conversation. For many years, I was matron at a large London Obstetric Hospital, and I can assure you on the very best authority that I am sorry, you are both wrong, and the correct spelling is W.O.M.B."

 

Both gentlemen sprang to their feet, bowed courteously, said "thank you very much Matron, for putting us right"

 

The lady left, and conversation resumed.

 

"Do you know, Carstairs, I believe that lady has never in her life heard a male African elephant breaking wind."