ret·ro·min·gent
| \ ˌre‧trəˈminjənt sometimes ˌrē‧t- \
plural -s
Definition of retromingent
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: an animal that urinates backward
retromingent
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ret·ro·min·gent
Definition of retromingent (Entry 2 of 2)
: urinating backward
the male cat is a retromingent animal
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“Retromingent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retromingent. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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