Definitions for Clitoris
ˈklɪt ər ɪs, klɪˈtɔr ɪs, -ˈtoʊr-; klɪˈtɔr ɪˌdiz, -ˈtoʊr-cli·toris

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. clitoris, clit, buttonnoun

   a female sexual organ homologous to the penis

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. clitorisnoun

   A small sensitive elongated erectile organ at the anterior part of the vulva in female mammals, homologous with the penis.

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1. Clitoris

   The clitoris ( (listen) or (listen)) is a female sex organ present in mammals, ostriches and a limited number of other animals. In humans, the visible portion – the glans – is at the front junction of the labia minora (inner lips), above the opening of the urethra. Unlike the penis, the male homologue (equivalent) to the clitoris, it usually does not contain the distal portion (or opening) of the urethra and is therefore not used for urination. In most species, the clitoris lacks any reproductive function. While few animals urinate through the clitoris or use it reproductively, the spotted hyena, which has an especially large clitoris, urinates, mates, and gives birth via the organ. Some other mammals, such as lemurs and spider monkeys, also have a large clitoris.The clitoris is the human female's most sensitive erogenous zone and generally the primary anatomical source of human female sexual pleasure. In humans and other mammals, it develops from an outgrowth in the embryo called the genital tubercle. Initially undifferentiated, the tubercle develops into either a penis or a clitoris during the development of the reproductive system depending on exposure to androgens (which are primarily male hormones). The clitoris is a complex structure, and its size and sensitivity can vary. The glans (head) of the human clitoris is roughly the size and shape of a pea and is estimated to have 8,000, and possibly more than 10,000, sensory nerve endings.Sexological, medical, and psychological debate have focused on the clitoris, and it has been subject to social constructionist analyses and studies. Such discussions range from anatomical accuracy, gender inequality, female genital mutilation, and orgasmic factors and their physiological explanation for the G-spot. Although, in humans, the only known purpose of the clitoris is to provide sexual pleasure, whether the clitoris is vestigial, an adaptation, or serves a reproductive function has been debated. Social perceptions of the clitoris include the significance of its role in female sexual pleasure, assumptions about its true size and depth, and varying beliefs regarding genital modification such as clitoris enlargement, clitoris piercing and clitoridectomy. Genital modification may be for aesthetic, medical or cultural reasons.Knowledge of the clitoris is significantly impacted by cultural perceptions of the organ. Studies suggest that knowledge of its existence and anatomy is scant in comparison with that of other sexual organs and that more education about it could help alleviate social stigmas associated with the female body and female sexual pleasure, for example, that the clitoris and vulva in general are visually unappealing, that female masturbation is taboo, or that men should be expected to master and control women's orgasms.

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1. clitoris

   The clitoris is a small, sensitive part of the female genitalia that is primarily responsible for sexual pleasure. Located at the top of the vulva, where the two inner labia meet, it is a complex structure that includes both external and internal components. The clitoris is highly innervated and has a high concentration of nerve endings, making it extremely sensitive to touch and stimulation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clitorisnoun

   a small organ at the upper part of the vulva, homologous to the penis in the male

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. kleitori`s, fr. klei`ein to shut up. It is concealed by the labia pudendi.]

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1. Clitoris

   The clitoris is a female sexual organ present in mammals, ostriches and a limited number of other animals. In humans, the visible button-like portion is near the front junction of the labia minora, above the opening of the urethra. Unlike the penis, the male variant of the clitoris, it usually does not contain the distal portion or opening of the urethra and is therefore not used for urination. While few animals urinate through the clitoris, the spotted hyena, which has a particularly well-developed clitoris, urinates, mates and gives birth via the organ. Other carnivorous animals, and some mammals such as lemurs and spider monkeys, also have a well-developed clitoris. The clitoris is the human female's most sensitive erogenous zone and the primary source of female sexual pleasure. In humans and other mammals, it develops from an outgrowth in the embryo called the genital tubercle. Initially undifferentiated, the tubercle develops into either a penis or a clitoris, depending on the presence or absence of the protein tdf, which is codified by a single gene on the Y chromosome. The clitoris is a complex structure, and its size and sensitivity can vary. The glans of the human clitoris is roughly the size and shape of a pea, and is estimated to have more sensory nerve endings than any other part of the human body.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Clitoris

   klī′tō-ris, n. a homologue of the penis present, as a rudimentary organ, in the female of many higher vertebrates.—ns. Clī′torism; Clitorī′tis. [Gr.]

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1. clitoris

   A type of organ in the body of a female human being and specific animals.

   The female clitoris can sense and respond to touch.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on September 5, 2020  

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Anagrams for Clitoris »

1. coistril

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clitoris in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Clitoris in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Clitoris in a Sentence

1. Ian Kerner:

   Regardless of size, most intercourse positions fail to directly stimulate the clitoris -- the epicenter of the female orgasm, men who care about their female partner's sexual satisfaction should worry less about their penile dimensions and more about getting' cliterate.'.

2. Renee Bergstrom:

   So, she took me to a doctor who said, 'I can fix that,' and removed my clitoris.

3. United States:

   What I believe is, if (the clitoris) wasn't necessary, God wouldn't have put it there.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Clitoris
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Clitoris
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clitoris
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Clitoris
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Clitoris
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Clitoris
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Clitoris