Infact
91 / 100
True

The text states that the word 'vagina' originates from a Latin word meaning 'sheath for a sword.'

Infact verdict: True (91/100).

The claim that the word 'vagina' originates from a Latin word meaning 'sheath for a sword' is supported by multiple sources. The Latin word 'vāgīna' indeed meant 'sheath' or 'scabbard,' which aligns with the claim. This etymology is confirmed by several sources, including academic and etymological references.

October 27, 2026 Language: en 1 claim analyzed
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True History
The word 'vagina' comes from a Latin word that meant 'sheath for a sword.'
The claim is supported by multiple sources that confirm the Latin origin of the word 'vagina' as meaning 'sheath' or 'scabbard for a sword.' This is corroborated by academic sources and etymological studies.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 40
Source Quality Score 85
Source Quality Weight 20
Llm Reasoning Score 80
Llm Reasoning Weight 40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw 80
Weighted Total 91
Evidence Summary Multiple sources confirm the Latin origin of 'vagina' as 'sheath' or 'scabbard.'

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