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ilium

Syllabification: (il·i·um)
Pronunciation: /ˈilēəm/
Definition of ilium

noun (plural ilia /ˈilēə/)

  • the large broad bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis.

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin, singular of ilia 'flanks, entrails'

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