pubes

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pu·bes

noun \ˈpyü-(ˌ)bēz\
plural pubes

Definition of PUBES

1
: the hair that appears on the lower part of the hypogastric region at puberty
2
: the pubic region

Origin of PUBES

New Latin, from Latin, manhood, body hair, pubic region; akin to Latin puber pubescent
First Known Use: circa 1570

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