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neuter

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neuter
1. (of animals and plants) having nonfunctional, underdeveloped, or absent reproductive organs
2. a sexually underdeveloped female insect, such as a worker bee
3. a castrated animal, esp a domestic animal
4. a flower in which the stamens and pistil are absent or nonfunctional


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Neuter nouns end in these two latter vowels; also in {nu} and
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle View in context
[Footnote: Since the French word 'Morte' is feminine, the preceding article was originally 'La,' but the whole name had come to be thought of as a compound phrase and hence as masculine or neuter in gender.
A History of English Literature by Fletcher, Robert Huntington View in context
Aramis, I will do more than help you - I will do more than remain neuter - I will save you.
The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas, Alexandre View in context
 
 
 
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