baubellum

English

Etymology

Medieval Latin baubellum (“jewel, gem”).

Noun

baubellum (plural baubella)

  1. (zoology) A small bone found in the clitoris of some placental mammals.
    • 2018 January 24, Elsa Panciroli, The Guardian:
      “In some species such as the squirrel, the baubellum is almost the same size as the baculum. In others, the baubellum is extremely reduced in size compared to the male structure.”

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