gluteus

English

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλουτός (gloutós).

Noun

gluteus (plural gluteuses or glutei)

  1. (anatomy) One of the several muscles of nates, which arises from a pelvis and inserted into a femur.
  2. (slang, informal) Short for gluteus maximus, the large muscles in the human buttocks.
    I'm going to kick your gluteus.

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References
  • gluteus in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911

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