intromission

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Among the tuatara’s unusual reptilian traits are the relatively simple structure of its heart and lungs, the somewhat froggy style of its gait and the absence of any sort of male intromission organ, or penis.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2010

"What, this lawless intromission to our face, and in our council too?" cried the baron.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John

"All about what?—all about what?" said Delia, whose attempt to represent happy ignorance was menaced by an intromission of ferocity.

From The Reverberator by James, Henry

It appears that a series of occurrences, involving his happiness, honour and dignity at once, can be traced to your Excellency's intromission in his affairs.

From The Spanish Jade by Hyde, William Henry

The clumsy, well meant intromission of third parties had only the effect of substituting Lockhart’s friend Christie in the broil for Lockhart himself.

From Life of John Keats His Life and Poetry, his Friends, Critics and After-fame by Colvin, Sidney