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cunnilingus

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/

KK: /kʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/

noun
Definition

This term refers to the act of using the mouth to stimulate the female genitalia, specifically the clitoris or vulva.


Example

Cunnilingus is often considered an important part of sexual intimacy for many couples.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard about cunnilingus before?
Sloth B
Yeah, I have! It's a pretty popular topic among friends.
Sloth A
I think it's interesting how people talk about it openly now.
Sloth B
Totally, it’s great that people are more comfortable discussing such things.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
oral
fellatio
stimulation
Antonyms
intercourse
penetration
coitus
Root Explanation

Cunnilingus → It is formed from "cunnus" (from Latin, meaning vulva) and "lingere" (from Latin, meaning to lick). The word describes the act of licking the vulva, specifically in a sexual context.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for vulva ('cunnus') and the act of licking ('lingere') to remember that cunnilingus refers to the act of licking the vulva.

Visually Confused Words

No commonly confused words.

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