cunnilingus

noun

cun·​ni·​lin·​gus ˌkə-ni-ˈliŋ-gəs 

variants or less commonly cunnilinctus

ˌkə-ni-ˈliŋ(k)-təs 

: oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris

Examples of cunnilingus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Romans in Pompeii painted explicit frescos of cunnilingus, and Australian Aboriginal rock art depicts men with massive dicks (proving certain artistic urges transcend geography and history). —Chris Erik Thomas, Them, 10 Feb. 2025

Carrie does exactly that, hopping into bed with an ex-lover and getting her cunnilingus to go — without returning the favor. —Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2024

Further study was recommended on the adaptive function of cunnilingus in preindustrial societies. —Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Oct. 2022

Use a dental dam during cunnilingus and analingus. —Women's Health, 10 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

cunnilingus, New Latin, from Latin, one who licks the vulva, from cunnus vulva + lingere to lick; cunnilinctus, New Latin, from Latin cunnus + linctus, act of licking, from lingere — more at lick

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

cunnilingus

noun

cun·​ni·​lin·​gus ˌkən-i-ˈliŋ-gəs 

variants also cunnilinctus

-ˈliŋ(k)-təs 

: oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris

cunnilinguism

-ˈliŋ-gə-ˌwiz-əm 

noun