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freemartin

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːmɑːtɪn/
Definition of freemartin

noun

  • a hermaphrodite or imperfect sterile female calf which is the twin of a male calf whose hormones affected its development.

Origin:

late 17th century: of unknown origin

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