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womanhood

noun wom·an·hood \-ˌhd\

: the state or condition of being an adult woman and no longer a girl

: women in general

Full Definition of WOMANHOOD

1
a :  the state of being a woman
b :  the distinguishing character or qualities of a woman or of womankind
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First Known Use of WOMANHOOD

14th century
WOMANHOOD Defined for Kids

womanhood

noun wom·an·hood \ˈw-mən-ˌhd\

Definition of WOMANHOOD for Kids

1
:  the state of being a woman <She has grown to womanhood.>
2
:  womanly characteristics
3
:  woman 2

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