Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

penis sheath

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.11 in modern English

Syllables: penis sheath
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

noun

The foreskin or an analogous structure into which the penis retracts.

Example Sentences

"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."
"Clean the penis sheath of stallions and geldings periodically to remove dirt, grease, and debris."

Inflected Forms

penis sheaths (plural) penis-sheath (alternative)

Phrases

penile sheath

Frequently Paired Words

penile sheath

Synonyms

phallocrypt

Questions

What does penis sheath mean?: 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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