fellatio

[ fuh-ley-shee-oh, -lah-tee-oh, fe- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

fellatio

/ fɛ-; fɪˈleɪʃɪəʊ /

See cunnilingus
a sexual activity in which the penis is stimulated by the partner's mouth Compare cunnilingus

1885–90; < New Latin fellātiō, equivalent to Latin fel ( l ) āt ( us ) (past participle of fel ( l ) āre to suck) + -iō -ion

C19: New Latin, from Latin fellāre to suck

Fellatio has also been equally well known, in both ancient and modern times, especially as practiced by inverted men.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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