This term refers to the external genital organs on a woman It includes the labia (the "lips" around the opening of the vagina) and the clitoris (a small mass of tissue at the opening of the vagina that helps a woman achieve orgasm during sexual intercourse)
[ 'v&l-v& ] (noun.) circa 1577. New Latin, from Latin volva, vulva womb, female genitals; akin to Sanskrit ulva womb and perhaps to Latin volvere to roll; more at VOLUBLE.