fellatio

[ fuh-ley-shee-oh, -lah-tee-oh, fe- ]

noun

1. oral stimulation of the penis, especially to orgasm.

fellatio

/ fɪˈleɪʃɪəʊ; fɛ- /

noun

1. a sexual activity in which the penis is stimulated by the partner's mouth Compare cunnilingus

Derived Forms

• felˈlatrix, noun:feminine
• felˈlator, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fellatio¹

1885–90; < New Latin fellātiō, equivalent to Latin fel ( l ) āt ( us ) (past participle of fel ( l ) āre to suck) + -iō -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of fellatio¹

C19: New Latin, from Latin fellāre to suck

Example Sentences

Fellatio has also been equally well known, in both ancient and modern times, especially as practiced by inverted men.

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