vagina

Meanings

• noun

  The vagina is a muscular canal in the female genital system. It extends from the cervix, which is the lower part of the uterus, to the external genitalia.

  - "The vagina is the birth canal for a baby."
  - "During menstruation, blood flows out of the vagina."

• noun

  Synonym for the female genitalia.

  - "She felt a lump in her vaginal area."
  - "Gynecological examinations often include an inspection of the vagina."

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Pronunciation

1. /vəˈdʒaɪnə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1769793"

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Synonyms

sheath

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vagina
vagabond , agave , nagana

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Variants

List of all variants of vagina that leads to same result
vagina , vaginae , vaginas

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Etymology

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The word 'vagina' comes from the Latin word 'vagina', which means 'sheath' or 'scabbard'.

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Trivia

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1. The average length of a vagina is about 3 to 5 inches when not aroused.

2. During sexual arousal, the vagina can expand to accommodate a penis or other object.

3. The vagina produces a natural lubricant to facilitate sexual intercourse.

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Related Concepts

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1. vulva: The external female genitalia, which includes the vaginal opening.

2. cervix: The lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

3. hymen: A thin membrane that partially covers the vaginal opening in some females, which may be torn during sexual intercourse or other physical activity.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the vagina has been symbolized as a source of life and creation, as well as a symbol of femininity and sexuality. In some cultures, the vagina has been considered a taboo subject and has been represented negatively.

How to Memorize "vagina"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, muscular tube that extends from the lower part of the uterus to the external genitalia. Visualize the vaginal walls, the cervix, and the vaginal opening.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vagina' with the female reproductive system and with childbirth and sexual intercourse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Vagina: Vulva's Amazing Gateway In' to help remember the relationship between the vagina and the vulva.

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