Vulva

Definitions

1. The external female genitalia of humans and other placental mammals, which includes the clitoris, labia, and vulval vestibule/vulvar opening.
2. A protrusion on the side of a nematode.

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Examples

“The vulvae of the sow⟳ were popular as a gourmet's dish. Credited with erotic effects.”

“The wedge-shaped character was the triangle, the archaic Paleolithic sign⟳ of the vulva; the pubic triangle was at the end⟳ of the phallic stylus.”

“Many of the less-sophisticated works are sexual in nature. Among the most common images are stylised vulvas, whole flocks of which appear⟳ on some cave walls.”

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