fourchette

[ foor-shet ]

noun

1. Anatomy. the fold of skin that forms the posterior margin of the vulva.
2. Ornithology. furcula; wishbone.
3. Zoology. the frog of an animal's foot.
4. a strip of leather or fabric joining the front and back sections of a glove finger.
5. Chiefly Bridge. a tenace.

fourchette

/ fʊəˈʃɛt /

noun

1. anatomy the bandlike fold of skin, about one inch from the anus, forming the posterior margin of the vulva
2. See frog, furcula
   a less common name for furcula frog 3

Word History and Origins

Origin of fourchette¹

1745–55; < French, diminutive of fourche; fork, -ette

Word History and Origins

Origin of fourchette¹

C18: from French: a little fork, from Old French forche , from Latin furca fork

Example Sentences

It served me for a second meal, a breakfast; but at this déjeuner sans fourchette I picked the bones.

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Suppose I treat myself to a djeuner la fourchette of the right sort—why not?

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The game to commence with the "luncheon interval," to be employed in discussing a djeuner la fourchette.

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You still have in your hand what is vulgarly called the "fourchette," or alternate cards, to win the game with.

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Then, as to that breakfast à la fourchette with Madam; if I remain, will you agree to tell me what is your business here?

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