NOUN: "a female child from birth to adulthood" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a female child from birth to adulthood" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved
2. a young female

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FEMALE (adjective)
1. characteristic of or peculiar to a woman
2. being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
FEMALE (noun)
1. a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies
2. an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa)
ADULTHOOD (noun)
1. the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
2. the state (and responsibilities) of a person who has attained maturity

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