pubes

noun pu·bes \ˈpyü-(ˌ)bēz\

plural pubes

Definition of PUBES

: the hair that appears on the lower part of the hypogastric region at puberty

: the pubic region

New Latin, from Latin, manhood, body hair, pubic region; akin to Latin puber pubescent

First Known Use: circa 1570

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