female
Definition
- n. an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
- n. a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies
- adj. being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
- adj. characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
Word forms
- Plural
- females
Example sentences
n.
The female lion is known for being a strong and caring leader of the pride.
a.
She wore a beautiful dress that highlighted her female elegance.