titilla

noun

ti·​til·​la

tīˈtilə,

tə̇ˈt-

plural titillae

tīˈti(ˌ)lē;

tə̇ˈti(ˌ)lē,

-ˌlī

: any of various processes on the external genitalia of male invertebrate animals believed to play a role in sexual activities

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin titillare to tickle

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