Symbol
♂
The symbol for male.
(astronomy) The symbol for Mars.
(alchemy) Iron dominated by Mars.
male (not comparable)
Positive
male
Comparative
not comparable
Superlative
none (absolute)
Belonging or referring to the sex which is generally characterized as having the smaller gametes (for species which have two sexes and for which this distinction can be made) which fertilize the female-produced eggs.
(figuratively) having an external plug which penetrates the female counterpart, as in a connector or pipe fitting.
♀
The symbol for female.
(astronomy) The symbol for Venus.
(alchemy) Copper dominated by Venus
female (not comparable)
Positive
female
Comparative
not comparable
Superlative
none (absolute)
Belonging or referring to the sex which is generally characterized as the one associated with the larger gametes (for species which have two sexes and for which this distinction can be made).
(figuratively, electronics) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting.
[edit] Synonyms
(figuratively) socket