noun

clitoris

KLIH-tuh-rihs

Clitoris (noun) means a small, highly sensitive erectile organ located at the front of the vulva in female mammals, including humans.

noun

A small, highly sensitive erectile organ located at the front of the vulva in female mammals, including humans.

"Sex education classes should accurately cover the clitoris and its function."

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In plain EnglishA female sexual organ, central to sexual pleasure.

clitorises plural, clitorides plural

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From Greek kleitorís, likely related to a verb meaning "to shut" or "sheathe" — a reference to how it is partly covered by the labia minora.

Origin: Greek

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What is the meaning of clitoris?

"clitoris" (noun) means a small, highly sensitive erectile organ located at the front of the vulva in female mammals, including humans.

What is another word for clitoris?

Other words for "clitoris" include bean, butter bean, boy in the boat, button, clit, devil's doorbell.

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Example: "Sex education classes should accurately cover the clitoris and its function."

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