male

adjective

Of, relating to, or designating the sex that has organs to produce spermatozoa for fertilizing ova.

adjective

Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex in humans and other animals.

adjective

Consisting of members of this sex.

adjective

Of or denoting the gamete that is smaller and more motile than the other corresponding gamete. Used of anisogamous organisms.

adjective

Relating to or designating organs, such as anthers or antheridia, that produce gametes capable of fertilizing those produced by female organs.

adjective

Bearing stamens but not pistils; staminate.

adjective

Designating an object, such as an electric plug, designed for insertion into another part or a socket.

noun

A male organism.