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Definition of vulva

vulva

/ˈvʌl.və/
vul · va
Plural:vulvas
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Adjective:vulval
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vulva Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The external female genitalia in mammals, comprising the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and the vestibule surrounding the openings of the urethra and vagina.

Example

"The gynecological textbook provides a detailed anatomical diagram of the vulva and surrounding pelvic structures."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday speech, "vagina" is frequently misused as a catch-all term for the external female genitalia; anatomically, the vulva refers to the external structures, whereas the vagina is the internal muscular canal.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century directly from Latin vulva (earlier volva), meaning "womb" or "covering," derived from the verb volvere ("to roll" or "to wrap around").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vulva. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vulva
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