vulva

vul·va

noun \ˈvəl-və\

plural vul·vae\-ˌvē, -ˌvī\

Definition of VULVA

: the external parts of the female genital organs

— vul·val \ˈvəl-vəl\ or vul·var \-vər, -ˌvär\ adjective

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with VULVA

ulva