labia majora

noun plural la·bia ma·jo·ra \ˈlā-bē-ə-mə-ˈjȯr-ə\

Definition of LABIA MAJORA

: the outer fatty folds of the vulva bounding the vestibule

New Latin, literally, larger lips

First Known Use: 1838

Medical Dictionary

noun plural la·bia ma·jo·ra \ˌlā-bē-ə-mə-ˈjōr-ə, -ˈjȯr-\

: the outer fatty folds of the vulva bounding the vestibule

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