- virilescence
- vir·i·les·cence
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virilescence
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virilescence — A rarely used term for the assumption of male characteristics by the female. * * * vir·i·les·cence (vir″ĭ lesґəns) the development of masculine characteristics in a female. Cf. masculinization … Medical dictionary
virilescence — n. acquisition by females of male characteristics. ♦ virilia, n. male reproductive organs. ♦ virilism, n. masculinity in women, especially with secondary male characteristics … Dictionary of difficult words
virilescence — … Useful english dictionary
masculinization — The condition marked by the attainment of male characteristics, such as facial hair, either physiologically as part of male maturation, or pathologically by individuals of either sex. [L. masculus, male] * * * n. development of excess body and… … Medical dictionary
mannishness — n masculinity, unfemininity, unladylikeness, unwomanliness, virilism FORMAL virilescence COLLOQ. butchness ≠ womanishness … Useful english dictionary
virilescent — adjective see virilescence … Useful english dictionary
