codpiece
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/ˈkɑːdpiːs/
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/ˈkɒdpiːs/
A small pouch or flap on the front of men's clothing, covering the groin area, that was popular in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The actor playing Henry VIII wore a costume with an exaggerated codpiece, drawing laughter from the audience.