Cunnus
/ˈkʊn.əs/noun
A Latin-derived anatomical term for the vulva or female external genitalia.
Did you know?Cunnus is the Latin source of cunnilingus, while its Germanic relative likely contributed to the history of English cunt; the deeper Indo-European connection remains uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Classical Latin
Latin
cunnus
“Vulva; female external genitalia”
Late Latin
Latin
cunnus
“A vulgar or anatomical term for the female pudenda”
Middle English
English
cunt
“A term for the vulva or vagina, recorded in medieval English”
17th Century
Latin/English
cunnilingus
“A learned Latin compound referring to oral stimulation of the vulva”
Modern English
English
cunnus
“A medical, anatomical, or antiquarian term for the vulva”
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