baineann — meaning in English
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English meaning
- effeminate adj Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.
- female noun A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
- feminine adj Having qualities traditionally associated with women, such as gentleness or delicacy.
Senses
baineann is used for these senses in English:
- effeminate (often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
- female Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
female — full definition
- noun A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
- adj Relating to or being female.