nates

plural noun

na·​tes ˈnā-ˌtēz How to pronounce nates (audio)

Examples of nates in a Sentence

the cleavage of his nates was obvious in those low-slung pants

Word History

Etymology

Latin, plural of natis buttock

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nates was in 1581

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“Nates.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nates. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

nates

noun plural
na·​tes ˈnā-ˌtēz How to pronounce nates (audio)
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