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Durex.

A brand of condom.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈdʌ.ɹɛks/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈdʊ.ɹɛks/Australia
  1. A brand of condom.

    UK · US
  2. A brand of adhesive tape.

    Australia
Where this word comes from

Condom brand name: 1929, from durability, reliability, excellence.

noun/ˈdʌ.ɹɛks/General-American, Received-Pronunciation/ˈdʊ.ɹɛks/Australia
  1. A condom.

    UK · countable
  2. Adhesive tape.

    Australia · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Condom brand name: 1929, from durability, reliability, excellence.

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