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Noun: anus  ey-nus
  1. The excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal
    "The anus is surrounded by sphincter muscles that control defecation"
Noun: Anu  aa-noo
  1. Babylonian god of the sky; one of the supreme triad including Bel and Ea
     
  2. (antiquity) mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu
    - Ana

Derived forms: anuses

Type of: Celtic deity, opening, orifice, porta, Semitic deity

Part of: rectum

Encyclopedia: Anus, imperforate

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