Mons
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɒnz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mons is a noun meaning (anatomy) Ellipsis of mons pubis.
Meaning
(anatomy) Ellipsis of mons pubis.
More Meanings
- (astronomy, geology) An extraterrestrial mountain or volcano.
- (obsolete, palmistry) One of the fleshy areas at the base of the fingers; a mount.
Example Sentences
Olympus Mons
Maxwell Montes
Hesitantly, she used one finger to stroke the very top of the mons, surprised at its fatty, downy fullness — unfamiliar, despite a life of touching herself.
Word Forms
- montes
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