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MaleChief atoll (pop., 2006: 92,555) and capital of the Maldives. Located in the centre of the Maldives, it comprises two groups of islets: North Male and South Male. It has central courts, a government hospital, an international airport, and public and private schools and is a trade and tourist centre. male 1. of, relating to, or designating the sex producing gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova) 2. (of gametes) capable of fertilizing an egg cell in sexual reproduction 3. (of reproductive organs, such as a testis or stamen) capable of producing male gametes 4. (of flowers) bearing stamens but lacking a functional pistil 5. Electronics Mechanical engineering having a projecting part or parts that fit into a female counterpart male [māl] (botany) A flower lacking pistils. (zoology) Of or pertaining to the sex that produces spermatozoa. An individual of this sex. Malé the island capital of the Republic of the Maldives and a port and trading center in the Indian Ocean. Population, 15,-000 (1972). Dried fish, coconuts, and copra are exported from Male. The island has sea and air communication with the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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