English word origin

Etymology of labia

Unadapted borrowing from Latin labia (“lips”), plural of labium (“lip”).

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

The folds of tissue of the vulva, at either side of the vulval vestibule.

noun

plural of labium

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Unadapted borrowing from Latin labia (“lips”), plural of labium (“lip”).

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Root classification mention*leb-ine-pro
Unadapted borrowing mentionlabiala

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