Vulva
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvʌlvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vulva is a noun meaning (biology) A protrusion on the side of a nematode.
Meaning
(biology) A protrusion on the side of a nematode.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening.
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.
Word Forms
- vulvas
- vulvae
Synonyms for vulva
Depending on context, synonyms include beaver, burger, chocha, clam, cooch, coochie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vulvectomy, genitalia, labia, vulvoplasty, vestibule, vulsella.
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