clitoris
the erectile organ of the vulva, used exclusively for sexual arousal and stimulation: located inside of the vulva except for the protruding glans.
Origin of clitoris
1Other words from clitoris
- clit·o·ral, cli·tor·ic [kli-tawr-ik, -tor-], /klɪˈtɔr ɪk, -ˈtɒr-/, clit·o·rid·e·an [klit-uh-rid-ee-uhn], /ˌklɪt əˈrɪd i ən/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for clitoris
/ (ˈklɪtərɪs, ˈklaɪ-) /
a part of the female genitalia consisting of a small elongated highly sensitive erectile organ at the front of the vulva: homologous with the penis
Origin of clitoris
1Derived forms of clitoris
- clitoral, adjective
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Scientific definitions for clitoris
[ klĭt′ər-ĭs, klĭ-tôr′ĭs ]
A sensitive external organ of the reproductive system in female mammals and some other animals that is capable of becoming erect. It is located above or in front of the urethra.
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