"temple prostitution" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} temple prostitution
  1. (historical) The practice of sexual intercourse performed as part of religious worship. Tags: historical Related terms: temple prostitute
    Sense id: en-temple_prostitution-en-noun-it12NOro Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Prostitution
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