"maleless" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈmeɪl.ləs/ [UK, US]
Etymology: From male + -less. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|male|less}} male + -less Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} maleless (not comparable)
  1. Devoid of males. Tags: not-comparable
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