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pelvis noun
/ˈpel.vɪs/ n [C] Definition
the bones which form a bowl-shaped structure in the area below the waist at the top of the legs, and to which the leg bones and spine are joined
pelvic adjective
/ˈpel.vɪk/ adj the pelvic region/area
(Definition of pelvis noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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