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clitoris definition

clito·ris (klit′ə ris, kli tôr′is)

noun pl. clitorises clit′o·rises or clitorides cli·tor′i·des′ (kli tôr′ə dēz′)

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

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

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clitoris Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • stimulate: Making tea, knitting hats or stimulating a clitoris for example, so he didn't make friends easily.

Adjective modifier

  • enlarged: Let's imagine the scene - " Oh my god, this girl has an enlarged clitoris!

Modifies a noun

  • stimulator: Rabbit Vibrators All of these vibes have a cute little animal clitoris stimulator mounted on the shaft.

Preposition: during

  • lovemaking: The top of the ring has a built in multi-speed bullet that stimulates the penis and clitoris during lovemaking.
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