anus Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈeɪ.nəs/
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Anus as a Noun
1
The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.
2
The anus and rectum, considered as a whole.
3
An impolite, unpopular, or unintelligent person.
4
The lower orifice of the alimentary canal, through which feces and flatus are ejected.
Word Forms & Grammar
anus (plural anuses or ani)
Words That Rhyme With Anus
Origin of Anus
Either from Middle French anus or Latin ānus (“ring, anus”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂nos (“ring”). First attested in 1658. See also anal, annular, annelid.
Word Facts for Anus
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪ.nəs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which… |
| Plural | anuses |
How to Pronounce Anus
The standard pronunciation of anus is /ˈeɪ.nəs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (eɪ).