ribs β one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being connected with the sternum and forming the thoracic wall.
ladies β a woman who is refined, polite, and well-spoken: She may be poor and have little education, but she's a real lady.
madams β (often initial capital letter) a polite term of address to a woman, originally used only to a woman of rank or authority: Madam President; May I help you, madam?
femme β a lesbian who is notably feminine in appearance.
misses β to fail to hit or strike: to miss a target.