MONS PUBIS Definition & Meaning

mons pubis

[ monz pyoo-bis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Anatomy.

plural montes pubis

a rounded prominence of fatty tissue over the pubic symphysis, covered with hair after puberty.

mons pubis

/ ˈmɒnz ˈpjuːbɪs /

noun

the fatty cushion of flesh in human males situated over the junction of the pubic bones Compare mons veneris

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of mons pubis¹

< New Latin: elevation of the pubes; mons, pubes ¹

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of mons pubis¹

C17: New Latin: hill of the pubes

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Women resent they earn less, care for children more and are expected to wax every last hair from their mons pubis before going on the date in the first place.

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