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Definition of mons pubis in English:

mons pubis

nounplural noun montes pubis/ˈmäntēz/

  • The rounded mass of fatty tissue lying over the joint of the pubic bones, in women typically more prominent and also called the mons Veneris.

Pronunciation

mons pubis

/ˈmänz ˈpyo͞obəs/ /ˈmɑnz ˈpjubəs/

Origin

Late 17th century alteration of mons veneris, with substitution of Latin pubes pubes.