What does mons mean?
Mons means (obsolete, palmistry) One of the fleshy areas at the base of the fingers; a mount..
Mons
/mɒnz/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete, palmistry) One of the fleshy areas at the base of the fingers; a mount..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete, palmistry) One of the fleshy areas at the base of the fingers; a mount.
- (anatomy) Ellipsis of mons pubis.
- (astronomy, geology) An extraterrestrial mountain or volcano.
Example Sentences
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.
Olympus Mons
Maxwell Montes
Synonyms for mons
Antonyms for mons
Related Words
Word Forms
- montes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mons?
Common synonyms include mons pubis, mons veneris.
What is the opposite of mons?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mons in a sentence?
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.
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