pubes

The pubes are usually removed by prostitutes (of both genders) to reduce their apparent age. The pubes are sometimes removed if an individual is going to a nude beach or other clothing optional location.

Some individuals (especially men) with particularly dense pubes trim them in much the same way as a beard is trimmed to reduce the bulk under close fitting clothes.

Pu"bes (?), n. [L., the hair which appears on the body at puberty, from pubes adult.]

1. Anat. (a)

The hair which appears upon the lower part of the hypogastric region at the age of puberty.

Hence (as more commonly used), the lower part of the hypogastric region; the pubic region.

2. Bot.

The down of plants; a downy or villous substance which grows on plants; pubescence.

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