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(1):

(n.) One of the two divisions of organic beings formed on the distinction of male and female.

(2):

(n.) The capability in plants of fertilizing or of being fertilized; as, staminate and pistillate flowers are of opposite sexes.

(3):

(n.) One of the groups founded on this distinction.

(4):

(n.) The distinguishing peculiarity of male or female in both animals and plants; the physical difference between male and female; the assemblage of properties or qualities by which male is distinguished from female.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Sex'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​s/sex.html. 1828.
 
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