Clitoris, female erogenous organ capable of erection under sexual stimulation. A female homologue of the male penis, the clitoris develops (as does the penis) from the genital tubercle of the fetus, and it plays an important role in female sexual response… Thanks for the definition Encyclopædia Britannica! We all know (or should know) that the female body is fascinating, is capable of … More 10 interesting facts about the clitoris