dentata Definition
- 1having teeth or tooth-like projections
- 2of or relating to the vagina, especially as representing it as a source of power or danger
Phrases with dentata
a folk tale in which a woman's vagina is said to contain teeth, with the associated implication that sexual intercourse might result in injury, emasculation, or castration for the man involved
Example
The myth of the vagina dentata has been used in literature and film to explore themes of male anxiety and female empowerment.
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Summary: dentata in Brief
The term 'dentata' [den-tah-tuh] refers to having teeth or tooth-like projections. It can also be used to describe the vagina, particularly in the context of the myth of the vagina dentata, which suggests that sexual intercourse may result in injury or castration for the man involved.
