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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that also cover the scrotum (as distinct from a penis sheath); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.

Synonyms

All synonyms

penis sheath

Etymology

From phallo- + -crypt, from Ancient Greek φαλλός (phallós, “penis”) + κρυπτός (kruptós, literally “hidden, concealed”).

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