circumcision

cir·cum·ci·sion

noun \ˌsər-k^əm-ˈsi-zhən, ˈsər-k^əm-ˌ\

Definition of CIRCUMCISION

1

a : the act of circumcising; especially : a Jewish rite performed on male infants as a sign of inclusion in the Jewish religious community b : the condition of being circumcised

2

capitalized : January 1 observed as a festival in some churches in commemoration of the circumcision of Jesus

First Known Use of CIRCUMCISION

12th century

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Rhymes with CIRCUMCISION

cell division, double vision, imprecision, indecision, long division, short division, split decision, subdivision, supervision, tunnel vision