fourchette noun. [fʊǝ'ʃɛt] M18.
[French, dim. of fourche: see FORK noun, -ETTE.]
1. Anatomy. Something forked or resembling a fork; spec. the fold of skin at the posterior edge of the vulva. M18.

2. A forked object, instrument, or device; spec. the forked piece between two adjacent fingers of a glove. M19.

3. In any of several card-games, a combination of cards immediately above and below the card led. L19.

► See also à LA fourchette.

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