mons pubis

/ˌmɑnz ˌpjubəs/
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Definitions of mons pubis
  1. noun
    a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
    synonyms: mons, mons veneris
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    type of:
    adipose tissue, fat, fatty tissue
    a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
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