noun
labia
LAY-bee-uh
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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe anatomical term for the outer folds of the vulva.
When to use it
A clinical, anatomical term rather than slang.
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Word forms
- Singular
- labium
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Etymology
From Latin labia, the plural of labium, meaning "lip."
Synonyms
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beef curtains
beef flaps
fanny flaps
labes
lips
lower lips
meat curtains
meat flaps
mud flaps
netherlips
petals
pussy lips
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Rhymes for labia
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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."
