pubes
1[ pyoo-beez ]
/ ˈpyu biz /
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, pubic, pubic angle, pubic arch
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Definition for pubes (3 of 3)
pubis
[ pyoo-bis ]
/ ˈpyu bɪs /
noun, plural pu·bes [pyoo-beez] /ˈpyu biz/. Anatomy.
that part of either innominate bone that, with the corresponding part of the other, forms the front of the pelvis.
Origin of pubis
1590–1600; short for New Latin os pūbis bone of the pubes1
OTHER WORDS FROM pubis
pre·pu·bis, noun, plural pre·pu·bes.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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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.
Pubes—External part of the organs of generation covered with hair.
Searchlights on Health: Light on Dark Corners|B.G. JefferisThe ear must be placed on the Abdomen, about midway between the Pubes and the umbilicus, and towards the left side.
British Dictionary definitions for pubes (1 of 2)
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
British Dictionary definitions for pubes (2 of 2)
pubis
/ (ˈpjuːbɪs) /
noun plural -bes (-biːz)
one of the three sections of the hipbone that forms part of the pelvis
Word Origin for pubis
C16: shortened from New Latin os pūbis bone of the pubes
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Medical definitions for pubes (1 of 2)
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.
Medical definitions for pubes (2 of 2)
pubis
[ pyōō′bĭs ]
n. pl. pu•bes (-bēz)
pubic bone
The hair of the pubic region just above the external genitals.
A pubic hair.
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Scientific definitions for pubes
pubis
[ pyōō′bĭs ]
Plural pubes (pyōō′bēz)
The forwardmost of the three bones that fuse together to form each of the hipbones. See more at skeleton.
Other words from pubis
pubic adjectiveThe American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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