genitalia
[ jen-i-tey-lee-uh, -teyl-yuh ]
/ ˌdʒɛn ɪˈteɪ li ə, -ˈteɪl yə /
plural noun Anatomy.
the organs of reproduction, especially the external organs.
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Origin of genitalia
OTHER WORDS FROM genitalia
gen·i·tal·ic [jen-i-tal-ik], /ˌdʒɛn ɪˈtæl ɪk/, gen·i·ta·li·al, adjectiveWords nearby genitalia
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Example sentences from the Web for genitalia
Genitalia of a male Noctuid from below : the parts separated out.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. SmithGenitalia: the external organs of generation with all appendages.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology|John. B. Smith
Medical definitions for genitalia
genitalia
[ jĕn′ĭ-tā′lē-ə, -tāl′yə ]
pl.n.
The reproductive organs, especially the external sex organs.
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