Pelvis
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The large bony basin formed by the hip bones and sacrum at the base of the spine, which supports the abdominal organs and connects the trunk to the lower limbs.
“She fractured her pelvis in the cycling accident.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈpɛlvɪs/
Syllables
pel·vis
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Wordle
Ends in VIS, the PELV opening is distinctive and the word contains no repeated letters
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