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female

[fee-meyl] / ˈfi meɪl /
ADJECTIVE
having the qualities or characteristics of a woman
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADJECTIVE
of the sex that produces offspring
Synonyms
STRONGEST
childbearing offspring-bearing


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Female A. regularis create underground nests and place eggs in chambers filled with pollen and nectar.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Female consumers were urged to “Be Eve” and give into the desire to purchase products.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Female calves are typically raised to become milk cows.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Female CJ7 was filmed with her clutch of four eggs for the third year in a row on her nest near Wareham, Dorset shortly before 07:00 GMT.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Three days later, Mott had spoken with eighteen women and they had formed the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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