ORGASM

orgasm, climax, sexual climax, coming

(noun) the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

orgasm (countable and uncountable, plural orgasms)

(obsolete) A spasm or sudden contraction. [17th-19th c.]

A rush of sexual excitement; now specifically, the climax or peak of sexual pleasure, which occurs during sexual activity and which in males may include ejaculation and in females vaginal contractions. [from 18th c.]

Synonym: climax

Hyponyms: clitoral orgasm, G-spot orgasm

A creamy white alcoholic cocktail containing amaretto, Irish cream, and coffee liqueur.

Verb

orgasm (third-person singular simple present orgasms, present participle orgasming, simple past and past participle orgasmed)

To have an orgasm.

Synonyms

• cum

• climax

Anagrams

• Magros, Morgas, gromas, margos

Source: Wiktionary


Or"gasm, n. Etym: [F. orgasme; cf. Gr. (Physiol.)

Definition: Eager or immoderate excitement or action; the state of turgescence of any organ; erethism; esp., the height of venereal excitement in sexual intercourse.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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