Preferred name for female genitalia

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

Cuntankerous - Crotchety.

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Originally Posted by Meursault

actually, i'v seen female genitalia referred to by the words 'cunnus' and 'cunnie' in a few latin texts, and may even have seen a similiar word, like "kunsos" or something, in greek. i wouldn't be surprised if this one goes back to indo-european. if i had access to books right now i'd try seeing if there were a similar word in an indian language perhaps....

From memory, I've read that cunt is derived from latin, Cunare, meaning wedge, and this is the root (ahem) for cunnilingus, the application of the tounge to said area.
I was a bit puzzled though, I guess the pubic hair is vaguely wedge shaped, but I don't see much wedgeiness in the vulva/vagina itself. (I'll have to look into it more closely!)
I can understand, however, cunare meaning wedge being related to cunning, meaning clever/effective. Splitting, lifting or whatever is often made easier by use of a wedge. And golf.