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coitus

2 entries found.
  1. coitus
  2. coitus interruptus

Main Entry:
co·i·tus Listen to the pronunciation of coitus Listen to the pronunciation of coitus
Pronunciation:
\ˈkō-ə-təs, kō-ˈē-, ˈkȯi-təs\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Latin, from coire
Date:
1845
: physical union of male and female genitalia accompanied by rhythmic movements : sexual intercourse 1 — compare orgasm
— co·i·tal Listen to the pronunciation of coital Listen to the pronunciation of coital \-təl\ adjective
— co·i·tal·ly Listen to the pronunciation of coitally \-tə-lē\ adverb
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