external condom en · NOUN
Etymology
Retronym for condom, coined after the introduction of the internal condom or female condom to distinguish the type of barrier contraceptive worn over an erect penis from the type worn internally in the vagina or anus.
Meanings
- A condom worn over an erect penis, in contradistinction to one worn internally in the anus or vagina.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| external condoms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
diaphragm · female condom · IUD · femidom · intrauterine device · internal condom
Hypernyms
condom · device · contraceptive