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contrapunctum
Definition
A colloquialism for the vagina in use from the 17 th to the 19 th century. See vagina for synonyms.Etymology: Coined by Sir Thomas Urquhart (1611-60) for his translation of the works of François Rabelais (1490-1551); strictly speaking, a contrapunctum is a counterpoint, the opposite of the point , the point being a penis.
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contraceptive diaphragm
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contract an STD
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contralateral
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