cunnilingus

[ kuhn-l-ing-guhs ]

/ ˌkʌn lˈɪŋ gəs /

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noun

the act or practice of orally stimulating the female genitals.

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Also cun·ni·linc·tus

[kuhn-l-ingk-tuhs]. /ˌkʌn lˈɪŋk təs/.

Origin of cunnilingus

1885–90; <New Latin, Latin: one who licks the vulva, equivalent to cunni- (combining form of cunnus vulva) + -lingus (derivative of lingere to lick)

OTHER WORDS FROM cunnilingus

cun·ni·lin·gual, adjective

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How to use cunnilingus in a sentence

It was when the woman herself became excited through the cunnilinctus, that I experienced the highest sexual gratification.
The Sexual Life of the Child|Albert Moll
She has often in this way been beaten by a friend, who should be naked at the time, and must submit afterward to cunnilinctus.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 3 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis
Usually in these cases the animal is taught to give gratification by cunnilinctus.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis
There can be no difficulty in believing that, so far as cunnilinctus is concerned dogs would require no training.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 5 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

There is no cunnilinctus, which she regards with abhorrence.
Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 2 (of 6)|Havelock Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for cunnilingus

cunnilingus

cunnilinctus (ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋktəs)

/ (ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs) /

noun

a sexual activity in which the female genitalia are stimulated by the partner's lips and tongueCompare fellatio

Word Origin for cunnilingus

C19: from New Latin, from Latin cunnus vulva + lingere to lick

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