- pelvis
- 1615, "basin-like cavity formed by the bones of the pelvic girdle," from Mod.L., from L. pelvis "basin, laver," Old L. peluis "basin," from PIE *pel- "container" (cf. Skt. palavi "vessel," Gk. pelex "helmet," pelike "goblet, bowl," O.N., O.E. full "cup").