sexing

noun

the properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles

all of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses

either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided

activities associated with sexual intercourse

verb

tell the sex (of young chickens)

stimulate sexually

Roots

sexussex- · Latin · sex, gender

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