genitals

[ jen-i-tlz ]

plural noun

1. genitalia.

genitals

/ ˌdʒɛnɪˈtælɪk; ˈdʒɛnɪtəlz; ˌdʒɛnɪˈteɪlɪə; -ˈteɪljə /

plural noun

1. the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female venereal

genitals

/ jĕn′ĭ-tlz /

1. The organs of reproduction in animals, especially the external sex organs.

genitals

1. The organs involved in reproduction. ( See reproductive systems .)

Derived Forms

• genitalic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of genitals¹

Plural noun use of genital

Example Sentences

The fourth the Spermatick, which are extended to the Genitals.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• genitalia