malest

male

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Definitions of malest word

noun malest a person bearing an X and Y chromosome pair in the cell nuclei and normally having a penis, scrotum, and testicles, and developing hair on the face at adolescence; a boy or man. 1
noun malest an organism of the sex or sexual phase that normally produces a sperm cell or male gamete. 1
noun malest Botany. a staminate plant. 1
adjective malest of, relating to, or being a male animal or plant. 1
adjective malest pertaining to or characteristic of a male person; masculine: a male voice. 1
adjective malest composed of males: a male choir. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Middle French ma(s)le < Latin masculus. See masculine

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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