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plural noun
la·bia ma·jo·ra
ˈlā-bē-ə-mə-ˈjȯr-ə 
: the outer fatty folds of the vulva bounding the vestibule
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Stick with your upper vulva (mons pubis) and outer lips (labia majora).
Melanie Rud, SELF, 16 June 2022
Some people’s labia minora extend past their labia majora and some don’t.
Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
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Melanie Rud, SELF, 16 June 2022
Some people’s labia minora extend past their labia majora and some don’t.
Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 13 Aug. 2021
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
According to Davis, the labia majora's job is to protect the more sensitive parts inside.
Cheryl Wischhover, Teen Vogue, 25 Dec. 2019
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, literally, larger lips
First Known Use
1838, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near labia majora
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“Labia majora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labia%20majora. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.
Medical Definition
labia majora
noun plural
la·bia ma·jo·ra
ˌlā-bē-ə-mə-ˈjōr-ə, -ˈjȯr-
: the outer fatty folds of the vulva bounding the vestibule
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