merkin

Etymology 1
1617, probably a variant form of, from.

Noun

 * 1) A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women, originally after shaving their pubic hair to eliminate lice or for other reasons, now often as a fashion item.
 * 2) A mop for cleaning cannon.
 * 3)  The male counterpart of a beard, a companion to a lesbian to feign her straightness.
 * 1)  The male counterpart of a beard, a companion to a lesbian to feign her straightness.

Translations

 * Dutch: schaampruik
 * German: Schamhaartoupet
 * Italian: merkin
 * Macedonian: срамна перика
 * Spanish: peluca púbica

Etymology 2
Representing an aphetic pronunciation of American.

Noun

 * 1)   An American.