pubes

[ 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

First 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

Other definitions for pubes (2 of 2)

pubes²

[ pyoo-beez ]

/ ˈpyu biz /

noun

plural of pubis.

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How to use pubes in a sentence

Pubes keep the goods private, which can entice a lover to come and take a closer look at what you have to offer.
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The ear must be placed on the Abdomen, about midway between the Pubes and the umbilicus, and towards the left side.
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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.