noun
ilium
Ilium (noun) means the large upper bone forming part of each side of the hip.
noun
1
The large upper bone forming part of each side of the hip.
2
The ileum, part of the small intestine (in modern usage, misspelling of ileum).
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Etymology
Taken from Latin īlium ("lower abdomen"), itself from īle ("flank").
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What is the meaning of ilium?
"ilium" (noun) means the large upper bone forming part of each side of the hip.
What are the different meanings of ilium?
"ilium" has 2 main meanings: 1. The large upper bone forming part of each side of the hip; 2. The ileum, part of the small intestine (in modern usage, misspelling of ileum).
