What does vulva mean?
Vulva means (anatomy) The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening..
Vulva
/ˈvʌlvə/ · noun
Meaning
(anatomy) The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy) The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening.
- (biology) A protrusion on the side of a nematode.
Example Sentences
The vulvae of the sow were popular as a gourmet's dish. Credited with erotic effects.
The wedge-shaped character was the triangle, the archaic Paleolithic sign of the vulva; the pubic triangle was at the end of the phallic stylus.
Many of the less-sophisticated works are sexual in nature. Among the most common images are stylised vulvas, whole flocks of which appear on some cave walls.
Synonyms for vulva
Antonyms for vulva
Related Words
Word Forms
- vulvas
- vulvae
- vulvæ
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vulva?
Common synonyms include axe wound, badly packed kebab, bearded clam, beaver.
What is the opposite of vulva?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use vulva in a sentence?
The vulvae of the sow were popular as a gourmet's dish. Credited with erotic effects.
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