"Deep Throat" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Deep Throats [plural]
Etymology: First used as the secret identity of W. Mark Felt, who used this alias to supply reporters with valuable information about the Watergate scandal. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Deep Throat}} Deep Throat (plural Deep Throats)
  1. A secret informant possessing valuable information, especially one who stays secret long after the incident in question is concluded. Wikipedia link: Deep Throat Categories (topical): People Translations (secret informant): syväkurkku (Finnish)

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