menina — meaning in English

English meaning

• child noun A young human being, from birth up to the start of the teenage years.
• girl noun A female child.
• lass noun (chiefly Scottish and Northern English) A girl or young woman.
• pupil noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.

Senses

menina is used for these senses in English:

• child A person considered a product of a place or culture, a member of a tribe or culture, regardless of age.
• girl (sometimes, offensive, see usage note) A woman, especially a young and often attractive woman.
• girl A female non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a female pet, especially a dog.
• girl A female servant; a maid. (see usage notes)
• lass A girl; also (by extension) , a young woman.
• pupil (anatomy) The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.

child — full definition

1. noun A young human being, from birth up to the start of the teenage years.
2. noun A son or daughter of any age, regardless of how old they are.
3. noun Someone strongly shaped by a particular time, place, or influence.

girl — full definition

1. noun A female child.
2. noun A young woman, informally.
3. noun One's girlfriend.
4. noun A daughter.

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