in puris naturalibus

English edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Latin in puris naturalibus.

Adverb edit

in puris naturalibus (not comparable)

  1. In a purely natural state; naked.
    • 1982, TC Boyle, Water Music, Penguin, published 2006, page 49:
      Boyles crouched against the wall in puris naturalibus, while Ned wrapped the magician's cape around his bare legs and flagged down the coach.