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Illium

Noun

Sense 1:

Illium refers to the uppermost and largest part of the hipbone, also known as the iliac bone.

Example Sentence: The doctor suggested that the pain I was experiencing was due to a fracture in my illium.

Sense 2:

Illium is a term used in zoology to describe the region of the exoskeleton or hard outer shell of certain insects, especially beetles.

Example Sentence: The beautifully decorated illium of the beetle was admired by the entomology enthusiasts.

Adjective

Sense:

Illium as an adjective refers to something related to or originating from the city of Ilium, an ancient city in Troy.

Example Sentence: The archaeological team discovered several illium artifacts during the excavation process.

Local term

Sense:

In local usage, illium is a term used to describe a particular type of traditional dance that originated from a specific community or region.

Example Sentence: The illium performed at the festival was a beautiful representation of the local culture.