Pelvis
/ˈpɛl.vɪs/noun
The basin-shaped set of bones at the base of the spine in humans and many other vertebrates.
Did you know?The anatomical sense of pelvis was adopted in Modern Latin because the structure looked like a shallow basin, not because of any mystical or occult origin.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
pelvis
“a basin or dish”
Late Latin
Latin
pelvis
“a basin-shaped anatomical structure”
16th Century
English
pelvis
“the basin-shaped bones of the lower torso”
Modern English
English
pelvis
“the bony structure at the base of the spine and hips”