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| 1. | [ noun ] (zoology) either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh | |
| Related terms: | body_part torso gluteal_artery | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (anatomy) the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum | |
| Synonyms: | coxa articulatio_coxae hip_joint | |
| Related terms: | ball-and-socket_joint thigh pelvis ischium | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) the structure of the vertebrate skeleton supporting the lower limbs in humans and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates | |
| Synonyms: | pelvic_girdle pelvis pelvic_arch | |
| Related terms: | skeletal_structure girdle appendicular_skeleton ischium pubis hipbone sacrum ilium coccyx | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (botany) the fruit of a rose plant | |
| Synonyms: | rosehip rose_hip | |
| Related terms: | fruit rose | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] (informal) informed about the latest trends | |
| Synonyms: | hip_to hep | |
| Related terms: | colloquialism informed | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hipps hippies hives Hibbs |
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