gluteus
English
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek γλουτός (gloutós).
Noun
gluteus (plural gluteuses or glutei)
- (anatomy) One of the several muscles of nates, which arises from a pelvis and inserted into a femur.
- (slang, informal) Short for gluteus maximus, the large muscles in the human buttocks.
- I'm going to kick your gluteus.
Translations
(anatomy) one of the several muscles of nates
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References
- gluteus in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
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