"clitoris" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈklɪtərɪs/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-clitoris.wav [UK] Forms: clitoris [singular], clitorises or clitorides [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|clitoris|clitorises|clitorides}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The clitoris is part of a female's sexual organs in mammals, ostriches, and some other species, and is very sensitive to touch.
    Sense id: simple-clitoris-en-noun-rKawWOIG
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