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. 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

But Mr. Traore’s hotel, La Fourchette de Roze, opens at a time when a new audience of young Americans and other Westerners is being lured to the region by top-notch surf breaks and fashion festivals in Senegal and art shows in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast and beyond.

From New York Times

Fifteen of these are certified "Fourchette bleue" or Blue Fork 2022, a Québec certification that aims to introduce new marine products to the public while also supporting sustainable use of the resource.

From Salon

It’s overseen by Nicolas Stamm and Serge Schaal, who hold two Michelin stars at La Fourchette des Ducs in Obernai.

From Washington Post

The restaurant offers a menu created by Nicolas Stamm and Serge Schaal, who hold two Michelin stars at La Fourchette des Ducs in Obernai, and is already a popular gathering place for locals.

From Washington Post

Perched on a promontory above the town, this elegant restaurant, also a Fourchette Bleue member, offers sophisticated international fare such as veal sweetbreads, seafood linguine and Thai soup.

From Washington Post