Pubic Meaning
/ˈpjuːbɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis or the pubes.
Sentence Examples
Pubic hair is curly.
Would it bother you if your boyfriend had pubic hair?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor examined the ____ area for signs of infection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor explained that ____ hair growth is one of the first signs of puberty in adolescents.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English pubis Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English pubic From pubis + -ic.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The doctor examined the ____ area for signs of infection.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The doctor explained that ____ hair growth is one of the first signs of puberty in adolescents.