Woman
A woman (/ˈwʊmən/), pl: women (/ˈwɪmɨn/) is a female human. The term woman is usually reserved for an adult, with the term girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent. However, the term woman is also sometimes used to identify a female human, regardless of age, as in phrases such as "Women's rights". Unlike men, women are typically capable of giving birth.
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Famous quotes containing the word woman:
“It is of no use to a woman to be young without being beautiful, or to be beautiful without being young.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)
“A woman asking “Am I good? Am I satisfied?” is extremely selfish. The less women fuss about themselves, the less they talk to other women, the more they try to please their husbands, the happier the marriage is going to be.”
—Barbara Cartland (b. 1901)
“If I were asked for a one line answer to the question “What makes a woman good in bed?” I would say, “A man who is good in bed.””
—Bob Guccione (b. 1930)