hipbone

/ˌhɪpˈboʊn/
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Other forms: hipbones

Definitions of hipbone
  1. noun
    large flaring bone forming one half of the pelvis; made up of the ilium and ischium and pubis
    synonyms: innominate bone
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    type of:
    bone, os
    rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
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