Retromingent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈmɪndʒənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retromingent is a noun meaning (not comparable) That urinates backwards; also used of such urination.
Meaning
(not comparable) That urinates backwards; also used of such urination.
More Meanings
- Cowardly.
- (obsolete) An animal that urinates backwards, such as the camel, hippo or raccoon.
Example Sentences
"Additionally, camels are retromingent animals, and so spectators would be advised to beware not only of flying saliva but of pitched urine as well."
It sat down at last and, as if to express once and for all its disenchantment with the whole sum of canine existence, delivered itself of a retromingent puddle on the beautiful Shiraz.
I confess by reason of the postick and backward position of the feminine parts in quadrupedes, they can hardly admit the substitution of a protrusion, effectuall unto masculine generation; except it be in Retromingents, and such as couple backward.
Word Forms
- retromingents
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retromargin, retusid, retroplumid, retineum, marsupiate, hippopotamoid.
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