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penis sheath en · NOUN
Meanings
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A chiefly ceremonial item of clothing that covers the penis; sometimes only such items that do not cover the scrotum (as distinct from a phallocrypt); usually form-fitting or otherwise shaped to resemble the penis.
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(especially) The foreskin or an analogous structure into which the penis retracts.
The upper end of the penis sheath is in Limnodrilus ornatus furnished with a ring of star-like glands, the functions of which are not understood.
1885, United States. Bureau of Fisheries, Report on the Condition of the Sea Fisheries of the South Coast of New England, page 919:Clean the penis sheath of stallions and geldings periodically to remove dirt, grease, and debris.
2000 December 13, J. Warren Evans, Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment, Macmillan + ORM, →ISBN:
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Relateds
penile sheath
Synonyms
phallocrypt