pelvis
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈpɛlvɪs//
The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
noun
- 1
The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
Meronyms: hip bone, os coxae; sacrum; coccyx
- 2
The pelvic region of the human body.
Elvis was swinging his pelvis around and the ladies were swooning.
- 3
A funnel-shaped cavity, especially such a cavity in the kidney into which urine passes towards the ureter.
Near-synonyms: infundibulum, choana, cornu
renal pelvis
Etymology
From Latin pēlvis (“basin”), from Old Latin pēluis (“basin”), further etymology uncertain.
Forms
- plural
- pelvises, pelves
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pelvis · The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.
pen · An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated…Pen · A diminutive of the female given name Penelope.penal · Of or relating to punishment.