Main Entry:

vul·va

Pronunciation:

\ˈvəl-və\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural vul·vae \-ˌvē, -ˌvī\

Etymology:

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

Date:

14th century

: the external parts of the female genital organs

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