English
pudendum
Etymology

From , substantive use of the neuter plural gerundive of pudet ("it shames"); in Latin the usage in the plural form (to mean external genitalia), was far more common than the singular form, as is also the case in English.

Pronunciation
  • (Received Pronunciation) enPR: pyo͝odĕnʹdəm, pyo͞odĕnʹdəm, IPA: /pjʊˈdɛndəm/, /pjuːˈdɛndəm/
Noun

pudendum (plural pudenda)

  1. (usually, in the plural) External genital organs in a human; especially a woman's vulva.
  2. (in the plural) A person's genitals, mons pubis, anus, and buttocks collectively.
  3. (figuratively) A shameful part of something.


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