Mukhannath

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Definition

Mukhannath is a noun referring to the receptive partner in homosexual activity.

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TermMukhannath

Meaning

In a sexual context, mukhannath refers to the receptive partner in homosexual activity.

Historical usage

Historically, mukhannath could also refer to an effeminate man in the early Arab world and, in some cases, a performer of music or dance.

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  1. Wiktionary: Mukhannath definition