intromission
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Among the tuatara’s unusual reptilian traits are the relatively simple structure of its heart and lungs, the somewhat froggy style of its gait and the absence of any sort of male intromission organ, or penis.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2010
To effect the former purpose, he made his only practical intromission in local politics, and made it unsuccessfully.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25) by Andrew Lang
"What, this lawless intromission to our face, and in our council too?" cried the baron.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by John Roby
"All about what?—all about what?" said Delia, whose attempt to represent happy ignorance was menaced by an intromission of ferocity.
From The Reverberator by Henry James
It may be urged, and with great plausibility, that there may be intromission without fraud; which, however true, will by no means justify an occasional and arbitrary relaxation of the law.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces by Samuel Johnson
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