"wingwoman" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wingwomen [plural]
Etymology: wing + woman, modelled on earlier wingman. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wing|woman}} wing + woman, {{m|en|wingman}} wingman Head templates: {{en-noun|wingwomen}} wingwoman (plural wingwomen)
  1. A female friend who accompanies one to offer support. Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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