male in Latin
male in Latin is masculus, mās, vir — male means of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
male in Latin
masculus
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
mās
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
masculus
(of bacteria) Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).
masculus
mās
One of the male (masculine) sex or gender.
vir
A human member of the masculine sex or gender.
mas
A human member of the masculine sex or gender.
What does "male" mean?
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adj Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
"The male peacock spread his bright tail to impress the females."
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noun A person or animal of the male sex.
"In many bird species, the male is brighter than the female."
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male in a sentence
- The male peacock spread his bright tail to impress the females.
- The zoo just welcomed a healthy male giraffe.
- In many bird species, the male is brighter than the female.
- The vet said the puppy was a healthy male.
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What is "male" in Latin?
"male" in Latin is masculus, mās, vir. male means: Of the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs, in humans, animals, or plants.
How do you use "male" in a sentence?
Example: "The male peacock spread his bright tail to impress the females." In Latin, "male" is masculus, mās, vir.
Are there other ways to say "male" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "male": masculus, mās, vir, mas.
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