anus

The definition of an anus is the orifice that solid waste comes through to leave the body.

(noun)

An example of the anus is the opening of the alimentary canal.

See anus in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. anuses or ani

the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal

Origin: L, ring, anus < IE base *āno-, ring

See anus in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. a·nus·es

The opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste is eliminated from the body.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin ānus, ring, anus

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