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Definition of anus

anus

/ˈeɪ.nəs/
a · nus
Adverb:anally
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Plural:anuses
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Adjective:anal
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anus Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The external opening at the lower end of the digestive tract through which solid waste is expelled from the body.

Example

"The anatomy textbook illustrates how the muscles surrounding the anus control the expulsion of waste."

Word Nuance & Usage

In anatomical and medical contexts, 'anus' refers strictly to the external opening itself, whereas 'rectum' refers to the final internal segment of the large intestine leading up to it.

• Rhymes for anus

• Nearby Words

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antwerp
antwren
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anxious

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century directly from Latin 'ānus', meaning 'ring' or 'anus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anus
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