Definition of PUBIS

pubis

Meanings

Plural: pubes

Noun

  • one of the three sections of the hipbone; together these two bones form the front of the pelvis
  • The pubic bone; the part of the hipbone forming the front arch of the pelvis.

Origin / Etymology

Genitive of Latin pubes (“pubes”); see pubes.

Synonyms

os pubis, pubic bone

Scrabble Score: 9

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Words With Friends Score: 12

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