Definition of PERINEUM

perineum

Plural: perinea, perineums

Noun

  • The region of the body located between the anus and the genitals.
  • the general region between the anus and the genital organs
  • The region between the genitalia and anus.

Examples

  • He searched for a hook to extend PERINEUM, hoping to land a bonus.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin perinaeum, from Ancient Greek περίναιον (perínaion, “space between the anus and scrotum”), from Ancient Greek περίνεος, περίνεοι (períneos, períneoi, “male genitals”), itself from earlier Ancient Greek περίς (perís, “penis”) through influence from Ancient Greek πηρίς (pērís, “scrotum”).

Scrabble Score: 12

perineum: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
perineum: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
perineum: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

perineum: valid Words With Friends Word