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merkin

Syllabification: (mer·kin)
Pronunciation: /ˈmərkən/
Definition of merkin

noun

  • an artificial covering of hair for the pubic area.

Origin:

early 17th century: apparently a variant of dialect malkin, diminutive of Malde (early form of the given name Maud)

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