Durex

Etymology
Condom brand name: 1929, from durability, reliability, excellence.

Proper noun



 * 1)  A brand of condom.
 * 2)  A brand of adhesive tape.

Noun

 * 1)  A condom.

Usage notes

 * Use of Durex as a generic term for adhesive tape has declined markedly in Australia in recent years as the brand is no longer sold there, and in fact the condom brand is widely available and marketed in that country (though Durex is still rare as a generic term for condoms in Australia).

Proper noun

 * 1)  a brand of adhesive tape
 * 2)  a brand of condom