English Explanatory Dictionary

mons pubis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones that becomes covered with hair during puberty.

Pronunciation

/ˌmɒnz ˈpju.bɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-mons pubis.wav

Word forms

mons pubis montes pubis

Etymology

From Latin mōns (“mountain, mound”) + genitive of pūbes (“pubic area”).

Synonyms

mons FUPA
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