amplexation
amplexation · amplexations
The act of amplexusThe act of (forming the grip of) amplexus.
Meaning
2 senses(dated, uncommon)The act of (forming the grip of) amplexus.
(obsolete, rare)An embrace.
Origin
From Latin amplexāt-, past participial stem of amplexor (“to embrace”), + -ion.From Latin amplexāt-, past participial stem of amplexor (“to embrace”), + -ion.
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Forms
plural: amplexations| Singular | amplexation |
|---|---|
| Plural | amplexations |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsamplection//amplexion