clitorises

clit·o·ris

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klit-er-is, klahy-ter-, kli-tawr-is, -tohr-]
- /ˈklɪt ər ɪs, ˈklaɪ tər-, klɪˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klit-er-is, klahy-ter-, kli-tawr-is, -tohr-]
- /ˈklɪt ər ɪs, ˈklaɪ tər-, klɪˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-/

Definitions of clitorises word

noun clitorises the erectile organ of the vulva, homologous to the penis of the male. 1
noun clitorises Plural form of clitoris. 1
noun clitorises plural of clitoris. 0

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Origin of clitorises

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Greek kleitorís, akin to kleíein to shut

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Parts of speech for Clitorises

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clitorises popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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