Parts of Speech: Noun
Definition: The uppermost and largest part of the hip bone, connecting with the sacrum and forming the socket of the hip joint.
Pronunciations: US: /ˈɪliəm/, UK: /ˈɪliəm/
Origin and Usage: The word "ilium" comes from the Latin "os ilium," meaning "flank or haunch bone." It was first used in English in the 17th century to describe the uppermost and largest part of the hip bone. The ilium is an important bone in the human body as it connects with the sacrum and forms the socket of the hip joint.
Synonyms: None
Related Words: Limbo, Milia, Ileum, Iliac, Ilial
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