genitalia

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Synonyms 1.3.3 Related terms 1.3.4 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin genitalia, substantive use of plural of genitalis meaning "pertaining to generation or birth", from the Greek genete, (birth).

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪliə

[edit] Noun

genitalia pl.

1. genital or sex organs
2. a collection of genitals

[edit] Usage notes

Not used in the singular, which theoretically would be genitalium.

[edit] Synonyms

• genitals (sense 1)
• See also Wikisaurus:male genitalia

[edit] Related terms

• genital
• genitals
• generative
• genus

[edit] Translations