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freemartin

Syllabification: (free·mar·tin)
Pronunciation: /ˈfrēˌmärtn/

Definition of freemartin

noun

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

Origin:

late 17th century: of unknown origin

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