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Etymology of the English word pubis

the English word pubis
derived from the Latin word pubes (mature; adult, grown-up; full of sap; manpower, adult population; private)

Date

The earliest known usage of pubis in English dates from the 16th century.

Derivations in English

epipubis, pubic

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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