Etymology of the English word smegma
the English word
smegmaderived from the Latin word
smegma (ointment; cleansing preparation; fine slag from copper melting)
derived from the Greek word
smegma, σμῆγμα (soap)
derived from the Greek word
smechein, σμήχειν
Date
The earliest known usage of smegma in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
