- maleness
- male ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to the sex that can fertilize or inseminate the female to give rise to offspring. 2) relating to or characteristic of men. 3) (of a plant or flower) bearing stamens but lacking functional pistils. 4) (of a fitting) manufactured to fit inside a corresponding female part.► NOUN ▪ a male person, animal, or plant.DERIVATIVES maleness noun.ORIGIN Old French masle, from Latin masculus, from mas 'a male' .
English terms dictionary. 2015.