pubes
1[ pyoo-beez ]
/ ˈpyu biz /
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noun, plural pu·bes.Anatomy.
the lower part of the abdomen, especially the region between the right and left iliac regions.
the hair appearing on the lower part of the abdomen at puberty.
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Origin of pubes
1First recorded in 1560–70, pubes is from the Latin word pūbēs adulthood, pubic hair, groin
Words nearby pubes
pube, puberal, pubertal, puberty, puberulent, pubes, pubescence, pubescent, pub grub, pubic, pubic angle
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Example sentences from the Web for pubes
Pubes keep the goods private, which can entice a lover to come and take a closer look at what you have to offer.
The ear must be placed on the Abdomen, about midway between the Pubes and the umbilicus, and towards the left side.
Pubes—External part of the organs of generation covered with hair.
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British Dictionary definitions for pubes
pubes
/ (ˈpjuːbiːz) /
noun plural pubes (ˈpjuːbiːz)
the region above the external genital organs, covered with hair from the time of puberty
the pubic bones
the plural of pubis
pl n (ˈpjuːbz)
informal pubic hair
Word Origin for pubes
from Latin
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Medical definitions for pubes
pubes
[ pyōō′bēz ]
n. pl. pubes
The lower part of the abdomen, especially the region surrounding the external genitalia.
The hair that appears on this region at puberty.
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