"retrocopulation" meaning in English

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Noun

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Etymology: From retro- + copulation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|retro|copulation}} retro- + copulation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} retrocopulation (uncountable)
  1. (zoology) Copulation from behind. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Sex, Zoology Related terms: doggy style
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