Associations to the word «Ilium»

Wiktionary

ILIUM, noun. (anatomy) The upper and widest of the three bones that make up each side of the hipbone and pelvis.
ILIUM, noun. (anatomy) (obsolete) The ileum, part of the small intestine.
ILIUM, proper noun. Another name of Troy

Dictionary definition

ILIUM, noun. An ancient city in Asia Minor that was the site of the Trojan War.
ILIUM, noun. The upper and widest of the three bones making up the hipbone.

Wise words

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