cunnilingus

noun

cun·​ni·​lin·​gus ˌkə-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs 

variants or less commonly cunnilinctus

ˌkə-ni-ˈliŋ(k)-təs 

: oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris

Examples of cunnilingus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And at the same party, Shorty teaching his nephew Brad how to perform cunnilingus brings to mind Stack imparting that lesson to Sammie. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 June 2026

One of the men isn’t enjoying himself while performing cunnilingus on his partner, as her pubic hair gets in the way. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026

Further study was recommended on the adaptive function of cunnilingus in preindustrial societies. — Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022

Word History

Etymology

cunnilingus, New Latin, from Latin, one who licks the vulva, from cunnus vulva + lingere to lick; cunnilinctus, New Latin, from Latin cunnus + linctus, act of licking, from lingere — more at lick

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cunnilingus

noun

cun·​ni·​lin·​gus ˌkən-i-ˈliŋ-gəs 

variants also cunnilinctus

-ˈliŋ(k)-təs 

: oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris

cunnilinguism

-ˈliŋ-gə-ˌwiz-əm 

noun