The story
Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
condom
Today it means: A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral. Full definition →