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DISTAFF Synonyms

There are 2 synonyms of the word distaff. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word distaff. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISTAFF

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female
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

noun

• an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)

• a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies

adjective satellite

• characteristic of or peculiar to a woman

• for or pertaining to or composed of women or girls

maternal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of a mother

• relating to or derived from one's mother

• relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent

adjective satellite

• related on the mother's side

Best Hypernyms For DISTAFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for distaff, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
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Alternatives for FEMALE

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