Definition of ISCHIUM

ischium

Plural: ischia

Noun

  • one of the three sections of the hipbone; situated below the ilium
  • The lowest of the three bones that make up each side of the pelvis.
  • pl. -CHIA a pelvic bone ISCHIAL adj

Origin / Etymology

17th century, from Latin ischium, from Ancient Greek ἰσχίον (iskhíon, “hip joint”).

Synonyms

ischial bone, os ischii

Scrabble Score: 14

ischium: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ischium: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ischium: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

ischium is a valid Words With Friends word