Female ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Female ( adjective )

1. Relating to or characteristic of women or female animals.
2. Having the qualities or attributes regarded as typical of women.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french femelle, based on latin femella 'young woman, girl', feminine of latin femininus 'feminine', from fēmina 'woman'.

Examples:

1. She has a very female quality about her.
2. The female hormones in her body were causing mood swings.
3. A female voice was heard singing in the background.
4. The female lion was hunting for her cubs.
5. She has a lot of female friends who share her interests.

(As a noun)

Female ( noun )

1. Relating to or characteristic of women or female animals.
2. Having the qualities or attributes regarded as typical of women.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french femelle, based on latin femella 'young woman, girl', feminine of latin femininus 'feminine', from fēmina 'woman'.

Examples:

1. She has a very female quality about her.
2. The female hormones in her body were causing mood swings.
3. A female voice was heard singing in the background.
4. The female lion was hunting for her cubs.
5. She has a lot of female friends who share her interests.