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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 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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Neuter nouns end in these two latter vowels; also in {nu} and [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. Aramis, I will do more than help you - I will do more than remain neuter - I will save you. |
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