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circumcise in Greek

circumcise in Greek is περιτέμνω — circumcise means to cut off the foreskin from a penis.

circumcise in Greek

περιτέμνω
verb
Pronounced: peritemno
(military, nautical, slang) To trim off the portion of the barrel liner of a large-caliber naval gun that protrudes from the end of the barrel as a result of the liner slowly stretching from prolonged fire.

What does "circumcise" mean?

  1. verb To cut off the foreskin from a penis.
  2. verb To cut off the clitoris, its hood, or the labia.
  3. verb To cut off the worn, protruding end of a large naval gun's barrel liner after repeated firing has stretched it out.
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What is "circumcise" in Greek?
"circumcise" in Greek is περιτέμνω. circumcise means: To cut off the foreskin from a penis.
How do you pronounce περιτέμνω?
"circumcise" in Greek is περιτέμνω, pronounced "peritemno".
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