foreskin
noun
fore·skin
ˈfȯr-ˌskin 
: a fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis
called also prepuce
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Because God commanded that males must be circumcised, for instance, Mintz requires that male candidates be free of foreskin prior to conversion.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
About half of baby boys in the U.S. have their foreskin surgically removed shortly after being born, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In addition to the shroud, pilgrims visited Jesus’ crib, splinters from the cross and Jesus’ foreskin, just to name a few.
—Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, Bryton clearly feels threatened by Chris and gives off rancid vibes when asking for proof of foreskin.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 June 2024
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
About half of baby boys in the U.S. have their foreskin surgically removed shortly after being born, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In addition to the shroud, pilgrims visited Jesus’ crib, splinters from the cross and Jesus’ foreskin, just to name a few.
—Eric Vanden Eykel, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, Bryton clearly feels threatened by Chris and gives off rancid vibes when asking for proof of foreskin.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 June 2024
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“Foreskin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foreskin. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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foreskin
noun
fore·skin
-ˌskin
: a fold of skin that covers the end of the penis
called also prepuce
Medical Definition
foreskin
noun
fore·skin
-ˌskin
: a retractable fold of skin that covers the glans of the penis
called also prepuce
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