"pussy power" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by Eldridge Cleaver in 1968 (see quotations, below). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pussy power (uncountable)
  1. (US) Power as held by women, especially seen as coming from inherently feminine qualities or from female sexual allure. Wikipedia link: Eldridge Cleaver Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-pussy_power-en-noun-UxCH4Q30 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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