merkin

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Definition of merkin in English English dictionary

An American

A woman's pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women after shaving their pubic hair (originally to eliminate lice, etc.; now often as a fashion item)

A 17th century term for a pubic wig. Worn for nude stage appearances and by women after shaving their privates to eliminate lice

Originally, a wig; afterwards, a mop for cleaning cannon

Hyphenation

mer·kin

Turkish pronunciation

mırkîn

Pronunciation

/ˈmərkən/ /ˈmɜrkɪn/

Etymology

() 1617, probably a variant form of malkin.