Vulva
/ˈvʌlvə/noun
The external part of the female genitalia.
Did you know?In ancient Roman and Greek culture, the vulva was often associated with fertility and was revered in various rituals and symbols.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wel-
“to wrap or to cover”
Latin
Latin
vulva
“a covering or a wrapper”
Old French
Old French
vulve
“the female genitalia”
Middle English
Middle English
vulva
“the external female organs, derived from Latin”
Modern English
English
vulva
“the external part of the female genitalia, retaining its Latin roots.”