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Copulatory

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cop·u·late  (kpy-lt)
intr.v. cop·u·lat·ed, cop·u·lat·ing, cop·u·lates
To engage in coitus or sexual intercourse.
adj. (-lt)
Coupled; joined.

[Latin cpulre, cpult-, to join together, from cpula, link.]

copu·lation n.
copu·la·tory (-l-tôr, -tr) adj.
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Adj.1.copulatory - of or relating to coitus or copulation


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