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femi·nize (fem′ə nīz′)
transitive verb, intransitive verb feminized -·nized′, feminizing -·niz′·ing
to make or become feminine or effeminate
Etymology: < L femina, woman + -ize
Related Forms:
- feminization fem′i·ni·za′·tion noun
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