Main Entry: co·i·tus

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 \-t^əl\ adjective

— co·i·tal·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb