labia minor

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labia minor pl (plural only)

  1. (anatomy) The labia minora.
    • 1974, Angela Carter, “Lovely Linda”, in Shaking a Leg, Vintage, published 2013, page 70:
      Any Bangkok prostitute can blow smoke rings through her labia minor and be certain of applause and thanks.
    • 2002, John N. K. Mbilu, Essentials of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Clinical Officers and Midwives, page 2:
      The labia minor enclose the clitoris anteriorly. They also enclose the vagina and are fused posteriorly forming the fourchette.