fellatio

noun

fel·​la·​tio fə-ˈlā-shē-ˌō How to pronounce fellatio (audio)
fe-
variants or less commonly fellation
: oral stimulation of the penis

Word History

Etymology

New Latin fellation-, fellatio, from Latin felare, fellare, literally, to suck — more at feminine

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fellatio was in 1877

Dictionary Entries Near fellatio

Cite this Entry

“Fellatio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fellatio. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

fellatio

noun
fel·​la·​tio fə-ˈlā-shē-ˌō How to pronounce fellatio (audio) fe- How to pronounce fellatio (audio)
-ˈlät-ē-
variants also fellation
plural fellatios also fellations
: oral stimulation of the penis
fellatory adjective
Last Updated: - Definition revised
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!