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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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The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after staff went on strike over female workers being removed for the visit of a Hindu religious group, workers and management said.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal of female colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group, workers and management said.

From Barron's Sep. 7, 2026

According to Forbes, the couple’s dog is a female Samoyed, a breed the American Kennel Club describes as “smart, social, mischievous dogs who demand love and attention.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

Researchers found no significant effect of tyrosine on female lifespan.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

After that, the female tailless had done terrible things.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

In running distances up to the marathon, there is on average a 10-12% performance gap between males and females.

From BBC Sep. 9, 2026

"Younger males and females both had more pointed heads, but the head became rounder as the sharks matured. That change was much greater in females."

From Science Daily Sep. 4, 2026

Ehrlich added: “While Callaway recently posted a strong quarter, its ability to attract new golfers, especially females, may be compromised.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

A male Montagu's harrier, known as "AU" by conservationists, bred with two different females, rearing six chicks across two nests on English farmland.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

The three females were more standoffish, but they didn’t seem to mind Marc coming onto their island.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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