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female [ˈfiːˌmeɪl]

1 female adjective
  • of or relating to the sex that can produce young or lay eggs
  • characteristic of girls or women
  • having members who are all girls or women

2 female noun
  • a woman or a girl : a female person
  • an animal that can produce young or lay eggs : a female animal
  • a plant that can produce seed or fruit : a female plant