Clitoris Definition

klĭtər-ĭs, klĭ-tôrĭs, klītər-ĭs
clitorides, clitorises
noun
clitorises
A small, sensitive, erectile organ at the upper end of the vulva.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
clitoris
Plural:
clitorides, clitorises

Origin of Clitoris

  • New Latin clītoris from Greek kleitoris klei- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Clitoris Sentence Examples

  • Vulva-The external genital organs of a woman, including the outer and inner lips, clitoris, and opening of the vagina.

  • Females most commonly masturbate by stroking or rubbing the vulva, especially the clitoris, with hands and fingers until orgasm is reached.

  • In the female this tube lies between the vagina and clitoris; in the male the urethra travels through the penis and opens at the tip.

  • The labia minora are two folds of skin containing no fat, which are usually hidden by the labia majora and above enclose the clitoris, they are of a pinkish colour and look like mucous membrane.

  • Stimulation of the clitoris causes most women to reach orgasm.

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