female's
|fe-male's|
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/ˈfiːmeɪlz/
(female)
of the sex that can bear offspring
Etymology
Etymology Information
'female' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'femella', where 'femina' meant 'woman'.
Historical Evolution
'femella' transformed into the Old French word 'femelle', and eventually became the modern English word 'female' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'woman', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'female', indicating something that belongs to or is associated with a female.
The female's handbag was left on the table.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42