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Noun: condom  kón-dum or 'kón,dóm
  1. Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse
    - rubber [N. Amer, informal], safety, safe, prophylactic, franger [Austral, informal], French letter [Brit, archaic, informal], protective, johnny [Brit, informal]

Derived forms: condoms

Type of: birth control device, contraceptive, contraceptive device, preventative, preventive, prophylactic device

Encyclopedia: Condom, Gers