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uranism

British

/ ˈjʊərænɪzəm /

noun

a rare word for (esp male) homosexuality

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Etymology

Origin of uranism

C20: from German Uranismus, from Greek ouranios heavenly, i.e. spiritual; compare _Uranian (sense 5)

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