Phrase guide

iliac furrow

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The visible indentation above an iliac crest and beneath the navel, usually only visible on physically fit people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Apollo's belt, the iliac furrow, is also known as an athlete's girdle or Adonis belt.
  • His physique is like a Roman god with very pronounced iliac furrows or Apollo's belt.

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  • Spanish: hendiduras ilíacas — Translations