n.
Pronunciation: ' v ə l-v ə
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural vul · vae \ - ˌ v ē , - ˌ v ī \
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, from Latin volva, vulva womb, female genitals; akin to Sanskrit ulva womb and perhaps to Latin volvere to roll ― more at VOLUBLE
Date: 14th century
: the external parts of the female genital organs
– vul · val \ ' v ə l-v ə l \ or vul · var \ -v ə r, - ˌ vär \ adjective