ANUS

anus

(noun) the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Proper noun

Anus

An Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia.

Anagrams

• NSAU, Naus, UNAs, USAN, USNA, Unas, Usan, naus, saun

Etymology

Noun

anus (plural anuses or ani)

(anatomy) The lower orifice of the alimentary canal, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

Synonyms

• See anus

Anagrams

• NSAU, Naus, UNAs, USAN, USNA, Unas, Usan, naus, saun

Source: Wiktionary


A"nus, n. Etym: [L., prob. for asnus: cf. Gr. as.] (Anat.)

Definition: The posterior opening of the alimentary canal, through which the excrements are expelled.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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