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amplexus

Pronunciation: [amˈpɫɛk.sʊs]

“amplexus” is a Latin word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. clasp, embrace
  2. a loving embrace, caress (mostly in the plural)
  3. coil
  4. circumference

Etymology

Perfect active participle of amplector (“surround; grasp”).

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