pubes

[ pyoo-beez ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural pu·bes.

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.

pubes

[ pyoo-beez ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

pubes

/ ˈpjuːbiːz /

the region above the external genital organs, covered with hair from the time of puberty
the pubic bones
See pubis
the plural of pubis

Origin of pubes¹

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

Origin of pubes¹

from Latin

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.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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