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hemipenis

/ˈhɛ.mɪ.piː.nɪs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hemipe-nis
IPA
/ˈhɛ.mɪ.piː.nɪs/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Each of a pair of intromittent organs of male snakes and lizards, usually held inverted within the body but everted for reproduction via erectile tissue.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From hemi- + penis.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈhɛ.mɪ.piː.nɪs/

Inflected Forms

hemipenes (plural) hemipenises (plural)

Derived Forms

hemipenal hemipenial hemipenile

Frequently Paired Words

clitoris hemiclitoris penis

Synonyms

hemipeen hemipene

Questions

How do you pronounce hemipenis?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɛ.mɪ.piː.nɪs/.
What does hemipenis mean?
Each of a pair of intromittent organs of male snakes and lizards, usually held inverted within the body but everted for reproduction via erectile tissue.
Where does hemipenis come from?
From hemi- + penis.

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