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Maleness

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Noun

1. maleness, masculinity

the properties characteristic of the male sex

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Maleness

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adjective
1. 
of, relating to, or designating the sex producing gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova)
2. 
of, relating to, or characteristic of a man; masculine
3. 
for or composed of men or boys
a male choir
4. 
(of gametes) capable of fertilizing an egg cell in sexual reproduction
5. 
(of reproductive organs, such as a testis or stamen) capable of producing male gametes
6. 
(of flowers) bearing stamens but lacking a functional pistil
7. electronics, mechanical engineering
having a projecting part or parts that fit into a female counterpart
a male plug
noun
8. 
a male person, animal, or plant
noun
the capital of the Republic of Maldives, on Malé Island in the centre of the island group. Pop: 90 000 (2005 est)

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Maleness

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chief island & capital of the Maldives: pop. 55,000
: also ˈMale (ˈmɑli ; mäˈlē)
adjective
1. 
designating or of the sex that fertilizes the ovum of the female and begets offspring
biological symbol, ♂ see also female
2. 
of, characteristic of, or suitable for members of this sex; masculine; virile
3. 
consisting of men or boys
4. 
designating or having a part shaped to fit into a corresponding hollow part (called female)
said of pipe fittings, electric plugs, etc.
5.  Botany
a. 
having stamens or antheridia and no carpels, archegonia, or oogonia
b. 
designating or of a reproductive structure or part producing spermatozoids that can fertilize the female eggs
noun
6. 
a male person; man or boy
7. 
a male animal or plant

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Maleness

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adj.
1.
a. Of, relating to, or designating the sex that has organs to produce spermatozoa for fertilizing ova.
b. Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals: male hormones; male fashions.
c. Consisting of members of this sex: a male choir.
2. Of or denoting the gamete that is smaller and more motile than the other corresponding gamete. Used of anisogamous organisms.
3. Botany
a. Relating to or designating organs, such as anthers or antheridia, that produce gametes capable of fertilizing those produced by female organs.
b. Bearing stamens but not pistils; staminate: male flowers.
4. Designating an object, such as an electric plug, designed for insertion into another part or a socket.
n.
1. A male organism.
2. A man or boy.

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