"miniclimax" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: miniclimaxes [plural]
Etymology: From mini- + climax. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mini|climax}} mini- + climax Head templates: {{en-noun}} miniclimax (plural miniclimaxes)
  1. A minor climax.

Inflected forms

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