female




being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

"a female heir"; "female holly trees bear the berries"

Antonym:
  • androgynous
  • male

Nearest:
  • female
  • egg-producing; young-bearing
  • pistillate


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