vulva
noun
vul·va
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plural vulvae\ ˈvəl-ˌvē
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Definition of vulva
: the external parts of the female genital organs
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Other Words from vulva
vulval
\ ˈvəl-vəl
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or vulvar \ ˈvəl-vər
, -ˌvär \
adjective
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or vulvar \ ˈvəl-vər
, -ˌvär \
adjective
Examples of vulva in a Sentence
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Marshall has heard from several other Oregon ranchers who reported similar killings on their property over the past few decades — including cows that had been found with their udders, vulvas and tongues removed. — oregonlive.com, "Mysterious Oregon cattle killings, mutilations alarm ranchers," 22 Aug. 2019 The vulva contends the young woman puts too much emphasis on her appearance. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Fragment of ‘The Rose Thorn,’ a Poem About a Talking Vulva, Dated to the 1300s," 3 Aug. 2019 Here's how to do it: After the giving partner lies down on their back, the receiving partner gently lifts a leg over their shoulders and then slowly squats down until their vulva makes contact with their partner's mouth. — Sophie Saint Thomas, refinery29.com, "The Most Satisfying Sex Positions for Lesbians," 20 June 2019 To use lube, put a quarter-sized amount on your vulva, focusing on the area around your vaginal opening. — Vanessa Marin, Allure, "Ask a Sex Therapist: Why Is My Vagina Always So Dry During Sex?," 11 Oct. 2018 Bianca Laureano, another sexpert, explains the difference between vaginal and clitoral orgasms this way: Vaginal and clitoral orgasms both occur in the vulva. — Monique Judge, The Root, "Are Female Orgasms Elusive or Easily Attainable?," 29 Jan. 2018 The vulva contends the young woman puts too much emphasis on her appearance. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Fragment of ‘The Rose Thorn,’ a Poem About a Talking Vulva, Dated to the 1300s," 3 Aug. 2019 Here's how to do it: After the giving partner lies down on their back, the receiving partner gently lifts a leg over their shoulders and then slowly squats down until their vulva makes contact with their partner's mouth. — Sophie Saint Thomas, refinery29.com, "The Most Satisfying Sex Positions for Lesbians," 20 June 2019 Doctors have also found the skin cancer melanoma on the vulva, says Dweck. — Zahra Barnes, SELF, "The 8 Most (and Least) Likely Reasons You Have a Bump Near Your Vagina," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'vulva.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for vulva
vulva
noun
English Language Learners Definition of vulva
: the parts of the female sexual organs that are on the outside of the body
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vulva
noun
vul·va
| \ ˈvəl-və
\
\
plural vulvae\ -ˌvē
, -ˌvī
\
, -ˌvī
\
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