homosexual
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1ho·mo·sex·u·al

adjective \ˌhō-mə-ˈsek-sh(ə-)wəl, -ˈsek-shəl\

Definition of HOMOSEXUAL

1
: of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex
2
: of, relating to, or involving sexual intercourse between persons of the same sex
ho·mo·sex·u·al·ly adverb

First Known Use of HOMOSEXUAL

1892

2homosexual

noun

Definition of HOMOSEXUAL

: a homosexual person and especially a male

First Known Use of HOMOSEXUAL

1892

Rhymes with HOMOSEXUAL

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