labia

la-bi-a · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Anatomy) The folds of skin surrounding the opening of the vagina, comprising the labia majora (outer lips) and labia minora (inner lips).

  2. 2.

    (Biology) Lip-like structures in various organisms, especially in insects.

Related words

See also: labial, labium
Synonyms: lips

Etymology

From Latin labium meaning "lip," plural labia.