pubes

¹ American  

[pyoo-beez] / ˈpyu biz /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

pubes

1. the lower part of the abdomen, especially the region between the right and left iliac regions.

2. the hair appearing on the lower part of the abdomen at puberty.

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pubes ² American  

[pyoo-beez] / ˈpyu biz /

noun

1. plural of pubis.

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pubes British  

/ ˈpjuːbiːz /

noun

1. the region above the external genital organs, covered with hair from the time of puberty

2. the pubic bones

3. the plural of pubis

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plural noun

1. informal pubic hair

Etymology

Origin of pubes

First recorded in 1560–70, pubes is from the Latin word pūbēs adulthood, pubic hair, groin

Example Sentences

But another tells a different tale; one where he went home, used this device to clear the pubes out of his shower, and remained perfectly happy.

From The Guardian • Feb. 8, 2016

Where to tap.—In the linea alba, midway between the umbilicus and pubes, or rather nearer the umbilicus.

From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph

Examination showed an inflamed uterus, filling not only the true pelvis, and interfering with urination and defecation, but the enlarged uterus perceptible through the thick abdominal walls above the pubes.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

Above the pubes, where the portion of bladder not covered by peritoneum is opened from above.

From A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners by Bell, Joseph

Make an incision through the skin in the middle line about 2 cm. in length, midway between the lower end of the sternum and the pubes.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)