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Condom Common

Origin: Germanic Old English suffix

Condom has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse

"He remembered to put on a condom before they started having sex."

2

A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STDs.

"He remembered to grab a new condom from the bathroom drawer before they went out for their date tonight."

Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
contraceptive

Origin

The origin of the word "condom" is unknown, though it may come from the Italian word guantone, which means "glove." This suggests the term was originally used to describe a protective covering for the hand.

Rhyming Words
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