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    Ilia (en. Ilia)

    /ilja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Lateral part of the pelvis in humans.
    The ilium is the largest of the three parts of the iliac bone.
    L'ilium est la plus grande des trois parties de l'os iliaque.
    Arrow-shaped bone in some animals.
    In birds, the ilia play a key role in locomotion.
    Chez les oiseaux, l'ilia joue un rôle clé dans la locomotion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ilium', which also refers to the hip.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    iliac bone
    The bone that forms the upper part of the pelvis.
    os iliaque
    hip
    The joint between the trunk and the leg.
    hanche

    Related Words

    pelvis
    Bony structure that supports the lower part of the torso.
    bassin
    skeleton
    The set of bones in an organism.
    squelette

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar term for the hip bone.
    He has pain in his ilia after his fall.
    Il a mal à l'ilia après sa chute.
    Used to refer to a sensation of pain in the hip region.
    My ilia hurts after my run.
    Mon ilia me fait mal après ma course.