genitals
pronunciation
How to pronounce genitals in British English:
UK [ˈdʒenɪtlz]
How to pronounce genitals in American English:
US [ˈdʒɛnɪtlz]
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- Noun:
- external sex organ
Word Origin
- genitals (n.)
- "reproductive organs," especially the external sexual organs, late 14c., from genital (adj.). Compare genitalia.
Example
- 1. Men often speak of their genitals as food .
- 2. Dolphins will often touch their genitals together or one male might even mount another and penetrate its blowhole .
- 3. First , women have a greater blood supply to the pelvic region and genitals .
- 4. You might notice this odor under your arms in your armpits . Your feet and genitals might also have new smells .
- 5. Some myths label genitals as unhygienic , and organs that shouldn 't be touched , even for washing purposes .