Gluteus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gluteus is a noun meaning (anatomy) Any of the several muscles of the nates, each of which arises from the pelvis and inserts into a femur.
Meaning
(anatomy) Any of the several muscles of the nates, each of which arises from the pelvis and inserts into a femur.
More Meanings
- (slang, informal) Short for gluteus maximus, either of a pair of large muscles in the human buttocks.
Example Sentences
I'm going to kick your gluteus.
Word Forms
- gluteuses
- glutei
Synonyms for gluteus
Depending on context, synonyms include glute.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include medius, minimus, glute, gluteal, gluteobiceps, piriformis.
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