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fellation

fellatio

noun feh-lah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin fellatio, from fellare 'to suck'

Usage Note

Fellation is the clinical and legal term for fellatio in French, used in medical, legal, and academic contexts. In informal speech, other expressions are far more common. Being aware of the register is important: this word appears in medical reports and court documents rather than in casual conversation.

Examples

"La fellation est mentionnée dans le rapport médical."

Natural Translation

Fellatio is mentioned in the medical report.

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