circumcision - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'circumcision' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Circumcision

[ n.]

- The act of cutting off the prepuce or foreskin of males, or the internal labia of females.
- The Jews, as a circumcised people.
- Rejection of the sins of the flesh; spiritual purification, and acceptance of the Christian faith.

Nearby Words:

circ circar circassian circean circensial circensian circinal circinate circination circle

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