freemartin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A female calf, born as twin with a bull calf, but sexually imperfect (often infertile).
  2. Any female animal born sterile or otherwise infertile.

Word forms

freemartin freemartins

Etymology

Late 17th century. Etymology unknown.

Derived words

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