verb

circumcise

Circumcise (verb) means to surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis of.

verb

To surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis of.

To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia.

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.

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Etymology

From Middle English circumcisen, from Old French circumciser (modern French circoncire) and its etymon Latin circumcīsus, the past participle of circumcīdō (“cut around”), from circum (“about, around; through”) + caedō (“cut, hew”).

Rhymes for circumcise

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of circumcise?

"circumcise" (verb) means to surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis of.

What are the different meanings of circumcise?

"circumcise" has 3 main meanings: 1. To surgically remove the foreskin (prepuce) from the penis of; 2. To surgically remove the clitoris (clitoridectomy), clitoral hood, or labia; 3. 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.