cunnilingus
pronunciation
How to pronounce cunnilingus in British English:
UK [ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋgəs]
How to pronounce cunnilingus in American English:
US [ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs]
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- Noun:
- oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris
Word Origin
- cunnilingus (n.)
- 1887, from Latin cunnus "vulva" (see cunt) + lingere "to lick" (see lick (v.)). The Latin properly would mean "one who licks a vulva," but it is used in English in reference to the action, not the actor. The verb ought to be *cunnilingue.Cunnilingus was a very familiar manifestation in classical times; ... it tends to be especially prevalent at all periods of high civilization. [Havelock Ellis, 1905]
Example
- 1. Just might initiate you into the campus crusade for cunnilingus .
- 2. One of the most sensual and exciting experiences for a woman during cunnilingus is to have her entire vulva explored eagerly and completely with a warm , wet mouth .