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male

Pronunciation: /meɪl/
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Definition of male

adjective

  • of or denoting the sex that produces gametes, especially spermatozoa, with which a female may be fertilized or inseminated to produce offspring:male children
  • relating to or characteristic of men or male animals:a deep male voice
  • (of a plant or flower) bearing stamens but lacking functional pistils.
  • (of a fitting or part of machinery) manufactured to fit inside a corresponding female part: the valve has standard half-inch threaded male ends

noun

  • a male person, plant, or animal:the audience consisted of adult males

Derivatives

maleness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French masle, from Latin masculus, from mas 'a male'

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