First Known Use: 14th century
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vulva
noun vul·va \ˈvəl-və\
: the parts of the female sexual organs that are on the outside of the body
plural vul·vae \-ˌvē, -ˌvī\
Full Definition of VULVA
: the external parts of the female genital organs
— vul·val \ˈvəl-vəl\ or vul·var \-vər, -ˌvär\ adjective
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Origin of VULVA
Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin volva, vulva womb, female genitals; akin to Sanskrit ulva womb and perhaps to Latin volvere to roll — more at voluble
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vulva
noun vul·va \ˈvəl-və\
plural vul·vae \-ˌvē, -ˌvī\
Medical Definition of VULVA
: the external parts of the female genital organs comprising the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule of the vagina, bulb of the vestibule, and Bartholin's glands
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