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vagina
vuh-JEYE-nuh
Vagina (noun) means the muscular passage in female mammals that connects the vulva to the uterus, used in sex and childbirth.
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The muscular passage in female mammals that connects the vulva to the uterus, used in sex and childbirth.
"The doctor explained how the vagina changes during pregnancy."
How to use vagina
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe internal female sex organ, part of the reproductive system.
Common mistake
Often confused with "vulva," which refers to the external genitals; the vagina is the internal passage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- vaginas, vaginae, vaginæ
Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin vagina, meaning "sheath" — the same word used for a sword's scabbard.
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What is the meaning of vagina?
"vagina" (noun) means the muscular passage in female mammals that connects the vulva to the uterus, used in sex and childbirth.
What is another word for vagina?
Other words for "vagina" include birth canal, axe wound, bearded clam, beaver, berk, bonne bouche.
How do you use vagina in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor explained how the vagina changes during pregnancy."
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