uranism

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uranism (ˈjʊərænɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a rare word for (esp male) homosexuality
 
[C20: from German Uranismus, from Greek ouranios heavenly, i.e. spiritual; compare Uranian (sense 5)]

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