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genitalia

ge·ni·ta·lia

UK/ˌd͡ʒɛn.ɪˈteɪ̯.liː.ə/ US/ˌd͡ʒen.ɪˈteɪ̯.liː.ə/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

Learned borrowing from Latin (membra) genitālia, substantive use of neuter plural of genitālis (“pertaining to generation or birth”). First attested in 1651.

Phrases

  • external genitalia
  • internal genitalia
  • sex organ

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