missionary position

noun

Definition of MISSIONARY POSITION

: a coital position in which the female lies on her back with the male on top and with his face opposite hers

from the name given to the position by Trobriand islanders

First Known Use: 1948

Medical Dictionary

noun mis·sion·ary position \ˈmish-ə-ˌner-ē-ˌ\

: a coital position in which the female lies on her back with the male on top and with his face opposite hers

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