retrocopulation

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English

Etymology

From retro- +‎ copulation.

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Noun

retrocopulation (uncountable)

  1. (zoology) Copulation from behind.
    • 1650, Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica: , 2nd edition, London: A Miller, for Edw Dod and Nath Ekins, , →OCLC:
      Now from the nature of this position, there ensueth a necessitie of Retrocopulation, which also promoteth the conceit. For some observing them to couple without ascension, have not been able to judge of male or female []

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