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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOral sex
/ˈɔː.rəl sɛks/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sexual act involving the stimulation of the genitals using the mouth.
"Many couples explore oral sex as part of their intimate relationship." - 2
A form of sexual expression that can be consensual and pleasurable for partners.
"Oral sex can enhance sexual satisfaction for both partners."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'oral', originating from the Latin 'oralis' (pertaining to the mouth, from 'os', oris), used in English since the 17th century, and 'sex', from the Latin 'sexus'. The specific compound emerged in medical and psychological literature during the 20th century before entering broader common parlance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oral sex" is said worldwide
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sexe oral
Transliteration: sɛks oʁal
"Le sexe oral est une pratique courante dans les relations intimes."
Oralsex
Transliteration: ɔʁaːlˌzɛks
"Oralsex kann eine erfüllende Erfahrung für Paare sein."
sesso orale
Transliteration: sɛsso oˈrale
"Il sesso orale è una forma di intimità tra partner."
sexo oral
Transliteration: ˈseɣso oˈɾal
"El sexo oral es común en muchas relaciones."
sexo oral
Transliteration: ˈsɛksu oˈɾaw
"O sexo oral pode ser uma parte importante da vida sexual."
मौखिक सेक्स
Transliteration: Maukhik seks
"मौखिक सेक्स कई जोड़ों के लिए एक सामान्य प्रथा है।"
口交
Transliteration: kǒujiāo
"口交在许多关系中是常见的。"
구강 성교
Transliteration: gugang seonggyo
"구강 성교는 많은 관계에서 일반적입니다."
オーラルセックス
Transliteration: ōraru sekkusu
"オーラルセックスは多くのカップルにとって一般的な行為です。"
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