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retromingent

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈmɪndʒənt/

1

adj

Meaning 1

That urinates backwards; also used of such urination.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Cowardly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

An animal that urinates backwards, such as the camel, hippo or raccoon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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History

Etymology

From retro- (“backwards”) + past participle of Latin mingō (“to urinate”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: taaksepäin virtsaava — that urinates backwards
  • Finnish: taaksepäin virtsaava eläin — animal that urinates backwards