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masculinize


mas·cu·lin·ize

verb \ˈmas-kyə-lə-ˌnīz\
mas·cu·lin·izedmas·cu·lin·iz·ing

Definition of MASCULINIZE

transitive verb
: to give a chiefly masculine character to; especially : to cause (a female) to take on male characteristics
mas·cu·lin·i·za·tion \ˌmas-kyə-lə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

First Known Use of MASCULINIZE

1858

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