Definition of PERINEUM

perineum

Meanings

Plural: perinea, perineums

Noun

  • the general region between the anus and the genital organs
  • The region between the genitalia and anus.

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

Words With Friends Score: 16

perineum is a valid Words With Friends word