fem-

Questions

What does fem- mean?

Of or pertaining to femininity or women.

Where does fem- come from?

Etymology tree Latin fēmella Old French femelebor. Middle English femele Middle English female English femaleclip. English feminineclip. English fem- Clipping of female or feminine.

How to pronounce fem-

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