adj
pubic
PYOO-bihk
adj
1
Relating to the lower abdominal area around the genitals.
"The doctor examined the pubic area for signs of infection."
How to Use Pubic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribing the genital/groin region of the body.
Common pairings
pubic hair
pubic bone
pubic area
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Etymology
From "pubis" plus the adjective suffix -ic.