fornicatory

adjective

for·​ni·​ca·​to·​ry

ˈfȯ(r)nə̇kəˌtōrē,

fȯ(r)ˈnik-

: of or relating to fornication

fornicatory literature

Word History

Etymology

fornicate + -ory

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