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masculine /mas·cu·line/ (mas´kūl-in) pertaining to or having qualities normally associated with the male sex.
mas·cu·line (msky-ln)
n.
1. Of or relating to men or boys; male.
2. Suggestive or characteristic of a man.

masculine
[mas′kyəlin]
Etymology: L, masculinus, male
having the characteristics of a male.

masculine [mas´ku-lin]
having qualities usually associated with the male sex.

masculine
pertaining to the male sex.


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