retrocopulation

English

Etymology

From retro- +‎ copulation.

Pronunciation

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Noun

retrocopulation (uncountable)

1. (zoology) Copulation from behind.
   • 1650, Thomas Browne, Pseudodoxia Epidemica: […], 2nd edition, London: […] A[braham] Miller, for Edw[ard] Dod and Nath[aniel] Ekins, […], →OCLC:

     Now from the nature of this position, there ensueth a necessitie of Retrocopulation, which also promoteth the conceit. For some observing them to couple without ascension, have not been able to judge of male or female […]

See also

• doggy style