detumescence en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English tumescence English detumescence From de- + tumescence.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act of subsiding from a swollen state, especially the relaxation of an erect penis.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| detumescences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |