vulva
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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
See 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
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vul·va
noun \ˈvəl-və\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; vul·vae \-ˌvē, -ˌvī\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
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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