Meaning & use
Hips
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The parts of the body on either side of the pelvis, below the waist, where the legs join the torso.
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She placed her hands on her hips while waiting impatiently.
In autumn, the wild rose bushes are covered with bright red hips.
A note on using this word
The word has a second, unrelated meaning: the small, tart fruits produced by rose plants after flowering, often called 'rose hips.'
Another way to use it
2. noun
The reddish, berry-like fruit of a rose plant, formed after the flower has bloomed.
Rose hips are often used to make tea and jam.
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