clitoris

The definition of a clitoris is a female sexual organ that is often compared to the male penis because of its sensitivity.

(noun)

An example of a clitoris is a female sexual organ.

See clitoris in Webster's New World College Dictionary

a small, sensitive, erectile organ at the upper end of the vulva

Origin: ModL < Gr kleitoris < kleitys, var. of klitys, hill; akin to klinein, to slope: see incline

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See clitoris in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A small elongated erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva, homologous with the penis.

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Origin: New Latin clītoris

Origin: , from Greek kleitoris; see klei- in Indo-European roots

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