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merkin

[ mur-kuhn ]

noun

  1. false hair for the female pudenda.


merkin

/ ˈmɜːkɪn /

noun

  1. an artificial hairpiece for the pudendum; a pubic wig
  2. obsolete.
    the pudendum itself


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Word History and Origins

Origin of merkin1

First recorded in 1610–20; origin uncertain

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Word History and Origins

Origin of merkin1

C16: of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

Daphne Merkin on the tempestuous, glamorous love affair—and the surprisingly literary side of Burton.

Perhaps merkin awareness is growing as more actors are mentioning their unmentionables.

The writer Daphne Merkin, who has covered ribald territory herself, proved just how game she is when contacted for this article.

Then, the merkin is applied with an adhesive; Ledermann uses a matte substance by Telesis.

Claire Howorth on the NSFW history of the merkin—also known as the wig for down there.

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