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Definition of podex

podex

/ˈpoʊ.dɛks/
po · dex
Plural:podices
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podex Lexical Profile

podex Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The anatomical posterior region of an animal, specifically the rump or the anal area, frequently used in the descriptive biology of insects and birds.

Example

"The entomologist carefully examined the bristles near the podex of the specimen to confirm its classification."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

This term is highly technical and almost exclusively restricted to zoological contexts (particularly ornithology and entomology) rather than general anatomy.

• Nearby Words

pocketbook plant
podachaenium
podalyria
podex
podgorica
podium
podocarp

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin 'podex' meaning 'rump' or 'fundament', which derives from 'pedere', meaning 'to break wind'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Podex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/podex
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