pubis

English

/ˈpju.bɪs/

noun
Definitions
  • the pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis

Etymology

Derived from Latin pubes (the hair which appears on the body at the age of puberty, genitals, pubes).

Origin

Latin

pubes

Gloss

the hair which appears on the body at the age of puberty, genitals, pubes

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