genitalia

[ jen-i-tey-lee-uh, -teyl-yuh ]

plural noun

, Anatomy.

1. the organs of reproduction, especially the external organs.

Other Words From

• gen·i·tal·ic [jen-i-, tal, -ik], geni·tali·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of genitalia¹

1875–80; < Latin genitālia, neuter plural of genitālis genital

Example Sentences

Genitalia: the external organs of generation with all appendages.

From Project Gutenberg

Genitalia of a male Noctuid from below : the parts separated out.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• genitals