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What does gay mean in Webster dictionary?
Definition of gay (Entry 1 of 2) 1a : of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one’s same sex gay men a gay woman in her 40s —often used to refer to men only gay and lesbian members of the community.
What is the Oxford Dictionary definition of gay?
adjective. /ɡeɪ/ /ɡeɪ/ Idioms. (of people, especially men) sexually attracted to people of the same sex synonym homosexual.
What is a gay dog called?
Definition of gay dog : a man given to licentious self-indulgence.
When did homosexuality become a word?
The term homosexuality was invented by Kertbeny in the same year (1869) but attracted no attention for some time, later achieving prominence, and was easily translatable into many languages, including by Hirschfeld in his 1912 book Die Homosexualität, one of the top authorities in the field.
Can a cat be gay?
Cats Have Been Known to Have Same-Sex Encounters Scientists estimate that as many as 10% of all animal species have been witnessed engaging in homosexual behavior, cats included. These behaviors can range from engaging in mating rituals to having full-blown intercourse.
Can Lions be gay?
Both male and female lions have been seen to interact homosexually. Male lions pair-bond for a number of days and initiate homosexual activity with affectionate nuzzling and caressing, leading to mounting and thrusting. About 8% of mountings have been observed to occur with other males.
Can birds be gay?
Yet more than 130 species of birds participate in homosexual activity — and sometimes a lot of it. In the Laysan albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis), for example, up to 31% of pairs are female–female in some populations, and up to 20% of pairings in graylag geese (Anser anser) are male–male.
What does Achillean mean?
Adjective. Achillean (comparative more Achillean, superlative most Achillean) Resembling or relating to Achilles, the hero of the Iliad. quotations ▼ Invincible with only one small weakness (an Achilles heel), which becomes one’s downfall.