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: of, relating to, or situated in or near the region of the pubes or the pubis
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According to charging documents, between 2010 and 2023, Franklin was in sole control of several bank and PayPal accounts linked to his pubic service career, also acting as treasurer to an associated political committee — a violation of Maryland election law.
—Gqlshare, Baltimore Sun, 13 Nov. 2024
Three types of lice impact humans: head lice, body lice, and pubic lice.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
Couture missed all but six games last season due to osteitis pubis, a condition in which inflammation between the pubic bones can result in pain and swelling in the groin and lower abdomen.
—Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
Head and pubic lice are primarily spread through direct human contact but can sometimes spread through indirect contact with clothing or other items containing lice.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
pub(es) or pub(is) + -ic entry 1
First Known Use
1819, in the meaning defined above
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“Pubic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pubic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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pubic
adjective
pu·bic
ˈpyü-bik
: of, relating to, or located near the pubis
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