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Word: Condom
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 18th century: of unknown origin; often said to be named after a physician who invented it, but no such person has been traced
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒndəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a thin rubber sheath worn on a man's penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a protection against infection.
Short Definition:thin rubber sheath worn on man's penis during sexual intercourse as contraceptive or as protection
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