clitoris

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈklɪtərɪs/

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Noun

Singular clitoris

Plural clitorises or clitorides

A vagina showing the clitoris

1. (countable) The clitoris is part of a female's sexual organs in mammals, ostriches, and some other species, and is very sensitive to touch.

   The spotted hyena uses the clitoris for urination in addition to as a sex organ.

Related words

• clit
• clitoral
• clitoral hood
• clitorectomy