genitalia

plural noun

gen·​i·​ta·​lia ˌje-nə-ˈtāl-yə How to pronounce genitalia (audio)
: the organs of the reproductive system
especially : the external genital organs
genitalic
ˌje-nə-ˈta-lik How to pronounce genitalia (audio) -ˈtā- How to pronounce genitalia (audio)
adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from neuter plural of genitalis

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of genitalia was in 1651

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“Genitalia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genitalia. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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genitalia

plural noun
gen·​i·​ta·​lia ˌjen-ə-ˈtāl-yə How to pronounce genitalia (audio)
: reproductive organs
especially : the genital organs on the outside of the body
genitalic
-ˈtal-ik How to pronounce genitalia (audio)
-ˈtāl-
adjective

Medical Definition

genitalia

noun plural
gen·​i·​ta·​lia ˌjen-ə-ˈtāl-yə How to pronounce genitalia (audio)
: the organs of the reproductive system
especially : the external genital organs
genitalic
-ˈtal-ik How to pronounce genitalia (audio) -ˈtāl- How to pronounce genitalia (audio)
adjective
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