Clitoria

/klɪˈtɔːriə/ noun

Definition

An obsolete or variant plural form of clitoris (plural clitorises or clitorides is modern standard).

Etymology

From Greek 'kleitoris' plus Latin '-ia' plural suffix. This form represents an older attempt to pluralize Greek anatomical terms using Latin conventions, now considered outdated.

Kelly Says

Medical writers in the 1800s struggled with whether to use Greek, Latin, or English plurals for anatomical terms, creating gems like 'clitoria' that sound bizarre now but represent earnest attempts to maintain classical prestige in medical writing.

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