"compusex" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of computer + sex Etymology templates: {{blend|en|computer|sex}} Blend of computer + sex Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} compusex (uncountable)
  1. (dated, rare) cybersex Tags: dated, rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-compusex-en-noun-2hVK~YxO Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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