>>>My favourite word for a condom is "Profilactic".
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>>Prophylactic, which is a general term for something that prevents disease.
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>>Tamar
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>Thanks Tamar. I knew I'd spelt it wrong but just couldn't be bothered. AND it is STILL the euphemism for a condom - archaic term nowadays though.

Right. Just pointing out that that use comes from its full meaning.

Tamar