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amplexus

am·plex·us [ am pléksəss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
mating posture of frogs or toads: the mating posture of a pair of frogs or toads, in which the male clasps the female from behind during egg release and fertilization

[Mid-20th century. < Latin< past participle of amplecti "embrace"]
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