amplexus

Noun

 * 1) A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process.

Derived terms

 * amplexus reservatus

Related terms

 * amplex

Translations

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Etymology 1
Perfect active participle of.

Participle

 * 1) surrounded, encircled, entwined
 * 2) embraced, clasped, grasped
 * 3) esteemed
 * 4) cherished

Noun

 * 1) clasp, embrace
 * 2) a loving embrace, caress (mostly in the plural)
 * 3) coil
 * 4) circumference
 * 1) circumference