| Word | euphemism |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | mild expression used in place of an unpleasant one. |
| Sentence | Until recently, many American southerners avoided the word bull in polite speech, replacing it by a euphemism, such as he-cow or male beast. |
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