vulva
the external female genitalia.
Origin of vulva
1Other words from vulva
- vulval, vulvar, adjective
- vul·vi·form [vuhl-vuh-fawrm], /ˈvʌl vəˌfɔrm/, vul·vate [vuhl-veyt, -vit], /ˈvʌl veɪt, -vɪt/, adjective
- non·vul·val, adjective
- non·vul·var, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for vulva
/ (ˈvʌlvə) /
the external genitals of human females, including the labia, mons veneris, clitoris, and the vaginal orifice
Origin of vulva
1Derived forms of vulva
- vulval, vulvar or vulvate (ˈvʌlveɪt), adjective
- vulviform (ˈvʌlvɪˌfɔːm), adjective
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Scientific definitions for vulva
[ vŭl′və ]
The external genitals of female mammals, including the labia and clitoris.
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Cultural definitions for vulva
[ (vul-vuh) ]
The external organs of the female reproductive system.
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