# nates

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈneɪtiːz/

## Definitions
1. The two anterior of the four lobes on the dorsal side of the midbrain of most mammals; the anterior optic lobes.
2. The buttocks.
3. The umbones of a bivalve shell.

## Etymology
From Latin natēs, plural of natis.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/nates