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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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39) To unsympathetic critics Jesus and his group might have just enough in common with the groups of male castrates, galli, associated with Dea Syria and Cybele, who roamed the countryside, begging and proclaiming the goddess, for the accusation to stick. |
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