noun

labia

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Labia (noun) means the folds of skin on either side of the vaginal opening, part of the external female genitalia. Example: “The pamphlet used a simple diagram to explain the labia and surrounding anatomy.”

noun

The folds of skin on either side of the vaginal opening, part of the external female genitalia.

"The pamphlet used a simple diagram to explain the labia and surrounding anatomy."

How to use labia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe anatomical term for the outer folds of the vulva.

When to use it

A clinical, anatomical term rather than slang.

Word forms

labium singular

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Etymology

From Latin labia, the plural of labium, meaning "lip."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for labia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of labia?

"labia" (noun) means the folds of skin on either side of the vaginal opening, part of the external female genitalia.

What is another word for labia?

Other words for "labia" include beef curtains, beef flaps, fanny flaps, labes, lips, lower lips.

How do you use labia in a sentence?

Example: "The pamphlet used a simple diagram to explain the labia and surrounding anatomy."

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