Sexes

//ˈsɛksɪz// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of sex form-of, plural
  2. 2
    plural of sexe form-of, plural
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of sex form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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gendersexual intercourseact of loveactionadmirationadoration

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"The sexes differ, not only in stature and muscular force, but perhaps even more decisively in temperament, and this must early have given rise to a corresponding division of labour."

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