female

US / ˈfiˌmel/

UK /'fi:meɪl/

A2

adjective

  • Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
  • Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
  • (of a connector) having a recessed opening designed to receive a corresponding male connector.
  • Of or denoting a plant, flower, or part of a flower with a pistil but no stamens.

noun

  • A female animal.
  • A woman or girl.