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INCESTUOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Relating to or involving incest

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

incest (sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child))

Derivation:

incest (sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child))

Sense 2

Meaning:

Resembling incest as by excessive intimacy

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

intimacy (close or warm friendship)

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