tailbone en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈteɪlˌbəʊn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (US) audio
- /ˈteɪlˌboʊn/ (General-American)
Etymology
From tail + bone.
Meanings
- (informal) The final fused vertebrae at the base of the spine; the coccyx.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tailbones | Number=Plur | lexicographic |