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clitoris

clitoris

24 8.4
A small sensitive part of the female genitals that gives sexual pleasure
  • noun
  • /ˈklɪtərɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : clítoris
  • Clitorectomy requires the removal of the entire clitoris along with part of the labia minora.
  • the entire clitoris

But the clitoris is a great way to get to orgasm.

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Examples

  • The clitoris is a small, sensitive part of the female genitals that plays a crucial role in sexual pleasure.

  • You'll find the clitoris located toward the top of her labia, but below the pubic bone.

  • Because the clitoris extends inside the body a significant amount.

  • Hey, Mole, do you know where the clitoris is?

  • And, of course, the external part of the clitoris on most women is quite a good way to arouse her.

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  • You need to penetrate deeply and stimulate the clitoris simultaneously.

  • They did a campaign on the, on the clitoris to urge people to rediscover the source of feminine pleasure.

  • Place the handles slightly to one side to avoid impinging on the clitoris and urethra and causing irritation or pain.

    Academic text (2011)
  • During arousal, the clitoris becomes engorged with blood, increasing its sensitivity and size.

  • Anatomically, the clitoris is located just above the vaginal opening and is highly innervated.

Synonyms

clit
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18 9.9

A small sensitive organ above the vagina that gives sexual pleasure to many women

is the neutral medical term used in anatomy and formal contexts

Surface Forms

clitoris singular
clitorises plural

Etymology

Clitoris comes from the Greek word kleitoris; a helpful way to remember it is to think the root meant a 'small hill' or 'little knob', which fits because the clitoris is a small, very sensitive part of the female body.