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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

circumcise

/ˈsɜːmkɪsaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does circumcise mean?

verb

to remove the foreskin from the penis, typically as a religious or cultural ritual, or to cut off or remove something, such as a part of a plant, in a similar way.

Example

"The doctor performed a circumcision on the newborn baby."

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