"Urinal of the Planets" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: In allusion to the frequent rainy weather. Head templates: {{en-prop|head=Urinal of the Planets}} Urinal of the Planets
  1. (obsolete, UK, thieves' cant, derogatory, rare) Ireland. Tags: UK, derogatory, obsolete, rare Categories (topical): Nicknames Categories (place): Country nicknames
    Sense id: en-Urinal_of_the_Planets-en-name-7Npg4K1n Categories (other): British English, English Thieves' Cant, English entries with incorrect language header

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