labia minor

noun

The labia minora.

Meanings

nounlabia minor pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyanatomyThe labia minora.

    Any Bangkok prostitute can blow smoke rings through her labia minor and be certain of applause and thanks.

    1974, Angela Carter, “Lovely Linda”, in Shaking a Leg, Vintage, published 2013, page 70
    1 more example

    The labia minor enclose the clitoris anteriorly. They also enclose the vagina and are fused posteriorly forming the fourchette.

    2002, John N. K. Mbilu, Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Clinical Officers and Midwives, page 2
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