Anus

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈeɪnÉ™s/
• Rhymes: -eɪnÉ™s

Origin

First attested in 1658, from Old French anus, from Latin ānus ("ring, anus"), from Proto-Indo-European *ano- ("ring"). See also anal, annular, annelid.

Full definition of anus

Noun

1. (anatomy) The lower opening of the alimentary canal, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

Synonyms

• arsehole
• asshole
• balloon knot

Related terms

• anal
• anally

Anagrams

• NSAU
• USAN