Recent Examples on the WebJamie McCarthy/Getty Images The bra part of the outfit consisted of two medallions held together with metal chains, with more metal chains connecting to the bottom piece, which only mostly covered Fox's vulva.—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2023 The vulva refers to the external genitalia, including the labia majora and labia minora, which are the inner and outer lips of the vulva, Dr. Bone explains.—Women's Health, 26 June 2023 As with the charcoal mask sheet, products from the line are formulated to suit body, face and vulva.—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2021 It's caused by an abnormal growth of cancerous cells in the vulva.—Sarah Bradley, Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023 The term refers to breakouts of bumps that look like pimples on the outer genitals of the vaginal area, or the vulva.—Health Editorial Team, Health, 6 Mar. 2023 Is sunshine protective against melanoma of the vulva?—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 15 May 2012 See More
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Word History
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 wallow entry 1
: 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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