anus: Meaning and Definition of

a•nus

Pronunciation: (ā'nus), [key]
— pl. a•nus•es.
  1. the opening at the lower end of the alimentary canal, through which the solid refuse of digestion is excreted. See diag. under

-anus

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a suffix occurring in scientific words of Latin origin: Platanus.
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