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. 2010 Nov 8;26(3):476–488. doi: 10.1093/her/cyq067

Table I.

Free-listing terms for male genitalia among Xhosa men and women

Term Translation Language Language type Frequency Average ranking
Umthondo Circumcised penis Xhosa Anatomical 9 4.667
Incanca Baby bottle Xhosa Euphemism 9 5.11
Ipipi Penis Xhosa Anatomical 5 6.4
Umsama Not applicable Xhosa Slang 2 7
Amasende Genitals Xhosa Anatomical 2 7.5
Four Five Gun Xhosa Slang 1 4
Iketile Kettle Xhosa Euphemism 1 6
Penis Penis English Anatomical English 1 1
Ijwabi Foreskin Xhosa Anatomical 1 2
Ubhuti Brother Xhosa Euphemism 1 8
Istimbi Iron Xhosa Euphemism 1 3