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penis sheath

penis sheath noun: a chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that do not cover the scrotum (as distinct from a phallocrypt); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.

Noun

penis sheath (plural penis sheaths)

  1. A chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that do not cover the scrotum (as distinct from a phallocrypt); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.
    Synonyms:
    phallocrypt
  2. (especially) The foreskin or an analogous structure into which the penis retracts.
    • The upper end of the penis sheath is in Limnodrilus ornatus furnished with a ring of star-like glands, the functions of which are not understood.1885, United States. Bureau of Fisheries, Report on the Condition of the Sea Fisheries of the South Coast of New England, page 919
    • Clean the penis sheath of stallions and geldings periodically to remove dirt, grease, and debris.2000 December 13, J. Warren Evans, Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment, Macmillan + ORM, →ISBN

Synonyms of penis sheath

Forms of penis sheath

pluralpenis sheaths
alternative formpenis-sheath

Questions about penis sheath

What does penis sheath mean?
Penis sheath means a chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that do not cover the scrotum (as distinct from a phallocrypt); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.
What part of speech is penis sheath?
Penis sheath is a noun.
What is the plural of penis sheath?
The plural of penis sheath is penis sheaths.

Words near penis sheath in the dictionary

  1. penis game
  2. penis pump
  3. penis pumps
  4. penis ring
  5. penis rings
  6. penis sheath
  7. penis sheaths
  8. penis sleeve
  9. penis sleeves
  10. penis snake
  11. penis snakes

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