mons veneris
- noun
- /mɒnz ˈvɛnərɪs/
- Specialized
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mons veneris
- The surgeon explained the anatomy of the mons veneris before the procedure.
Examples
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The mons veneris is an important area in female anatomy.
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Some women may experience discomfort around the mons veneris after shaving.
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The mons veneris becomes more pronounced during puberty due to hormonal changes.
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After puberty, the mons veneris becomes more pronounced.
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The fashion of pubic hair styling includes various trends around the mons veneris.
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After her puberty, Emily noticed that her mons veneris had become more pronounced.
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In anatomy, the mons veneris is often discussed in relation to female reproductive health.
Synonyms
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9.9
A soft fatty area above the pubic bone often found in women
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A soft rounded area of fatty tissue above a woman's pubic bone
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
mons + veneris
This is a literal Latin anatomical phrase: 'mons' denotes the fatty pubic mound and 'veneris' is the genitive 'of Venus', so together they mean 'mound of Venus' (the pubic mound). Although technical and Latin in form, the overall meaning is directly derivable from the constituent meanings, so a learner who knows both parts would understand it.
Etymology
Mons veneris comes from Latin words: mons meaning 'mountain' or 'mound' and veneris meaning 'of Venus', the Roman goddess of love. That image of a small rounded hill above the pubic bone is why today mons veneris means the rounded fatty area above a woman's pubic bone.