vulviform

adjective

vul·​vi·​form

ˈvəlvəˌfȯrm

1

: having an oval shape with a middle cleft and projecting lips

2

: suggesting a cleft with projecting edges

—used of plant forms

Word History

Etymology

vulv- + -iform

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