coccyx
1 synonym for coccyx, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The small, triangular bone at the very bottom of the spine, formed from fused vertebrae; the tailbone.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tail bone
How to use coccyx
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a bruised coccyx
coccyx pain
Etymology
From Greek kokkyx, "cuckoo" — an ancient anatomist thought the bone's curve resembled a cuckoo's beak.
Full origin of coccyx →Frequently asked questions
What does “coccyx” mean?
The word “coccyx” means the small, triangular bone at the very bottom of the spine, formed from fused vertebrae; the tailbone. In plain terms, the tailbone, at the bottom of the spine.
How do you pronounce “coccyx”?
“Coccyx” is pronounced KOK-sihks (/ˈkɑksɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “coccyx” in a sentence?
Here is “coccyx” used in a sentence: “She fractured her coccyx after slipping on the ice.”
What part of speech is “coccyx”?
“Coccyx” is a noun.
Where does the word “coccyx” come from?
The word “coccyx” comes from Greek. From Greek kokkyx, "cuckoo" — an ancient anatomist thought the bone's curve resembled a cuckoo's beak.
