CONDOM

condom, rubber, safety, safe, prophylactic

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

condom (plural condoms)

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.

Synonyms

• dinger (Australian slang)

• franger (Australian slang)

• French letter (UK)

• johnny (UK slang)

• rubber (US slang)

• raincoat (slang)

• protection (euphemism)

• jimmy hat (slang)

• See also condom

Anagrams

• McOndo, mod con

Source: Wiktionary



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