Main Entry: co·itus

Pronunciation: \ˈkō-ət-əs, kō-ˈēt-\

Function: noun

: physical union of male and female genitalia accompanied by rhythmic movements : sexual intercourse 1—compare orgasm

—co·ital \-ət-^əl, -ˈēt-\ adjective

—co·ital·ly \-^əl-ē\ adverb