anus

¹

[ ey-nuhs ]

noun

, Anatomy.

, plural a·nus·es.

1. the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted.

-anus

²

1. a suffix occurring in scientific words of Latin origin:

   Platanus.

anus

/ ˈeɪnəs /

noun

1. the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal anal

anus

/ ā′nəs /

1. The opening at the lower end of the digestive tract through which solid waste is excreted.

anus

1. The opening through which feces pass out of the body.

Word History and Origins

Origin of anus¹

First recorded in 1650–60, anus is from the Latin word ānus ring, anus

Origin of anus²

< Latin -ānus; -an

Word History and Origins

Origin of anus¹

C16: from Latin

Example Sentences

Previous research has demonstrated that M. Leidyi fuse within themselves whenever they need to defecate, squashing together their outer skin and digestive system fuse to form an opening— essentially creating a "disappearing anus" — yet this is the first evidence for two separate jellies becoming one.

From Salon

As Cardenas protested, the male doctor engaged in “unwanted and forceful penetration of Christina’s vagina and anus” using a “grabbing motion” with his fingers, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

He is said to have been hospitalised after what Israeli media reports describe as serious sexual abuse and injuries to his anus that left him unable to walk.

From BBC

The head-tail axis determines the position of the two body openings, the mouth and anus.

From Science Daily

One of the images was a self-portrait showing the artist with his back to the camera, bent at the waist and peering over his shoulder, nude but for leather chaps, vest and boots, a bullwhip in his anus.

From Los Angeles Times