vulvate
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vulvate — vul·vate … English syllables
vulvate — ˌvāt, və̇t, usu d.+V adjective Etymology: vulv + ate : vulvar, vulviform * * * vulˈval, vulˈvar or vulˈvate adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑vulva … Useful english dictionary
vulva — vulval, vulvar, adj. vulviform /vul veuh fawrm /, vulvate /vul vayt, vit/, adj. /vul veuh/, n., pl. vulvae / vee/, vulvas. Anat. the external female genitalia. [1540 50; < L] * * * … Universalium
vulva — n. external portion of female reproductive organs. ♦ vulval, ♦ vulvar, a. ♦ vulvate, ♦ vulviform, a. shaped like vulva. ♦ vulvitis, n. inflammation of vulva … Dictionary of difficult words
vulva — [vul′və] n. pl. vulvae [vul′vē] or vulvas [ModL < L vulva, volva, wrapper, covering, womb < volvere, to roll or turn about: see WALK] the external genital organs of a female mammal, including the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and… … English World dictionary
