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anus

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. anus (noun)
  2. anu (noun)

anus

noun \ˈā-nəs\

Definition of ANUS

: the posterior opening of the alimentary canal
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Origin of ANUS

Latin, ring, anus; perhaps akin to Old Irish ánne ring
First Known Use: 15th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with ANUS

feyness, gayness, grayness, heinous, Janus, manus

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