anilingus

noun

ani·​lin·​gus ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs How to pronounce anilingus (audio)
variants or anilinctus
: erotic stimulation achieved by contact between mouth and anus

Examples of anilingus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All of these could be signs that there’s extra bacteria hanging out down there, which is definitely not ideal for anilingus. Lindsey Lanquist, SELF, 12 Mar. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from anus + -i- + -lingus, -linctus (as in cunnilingus, cunnilinctus)

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anilingus was in 1949

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Cite this Entry

“Anilingus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anilingus. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

anilingus

noun
ani·​lin·​gus ˌā-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs How to pronounce anilingus (audio)
variants or anilinctus
: erotic stimulation achieved by contact between mouth and anus
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