English word origin

Etymology of CUM

An acronym of Canada, United States, and Mexico; sequenced north to south and humorously made to spell out "cum."

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Unnumbered source etymology

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name

Synonym of North American Union.

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An acronym of Canada, United States, and Mexico; sequenced north to south and humorously made to spell out "cum."

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