"nethers" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nether. Etymology templates: {{m|en|nether}} nether Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} nethers pl (plural only)
  1. The private parts of the body, particularly the sex organs. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Genitalia Translations (the sex organs): alapää (Finnish), häpy (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-nethers-en-noun-eKcgDYzO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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          "ref": "2009 February 27, Peter Howell, “Doctor Manhattan part of the full-frontal revolution”, in Toronto Star",
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      "code": "fi",
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