desex

verb

de·sex (ˌ)dē-ˈseks

desexed; desexing; desexes

: castrate, spay

: to eliminate perceived sexism from

desex the language of church Bible study programs—

R. M. Harley

: desexualize sense 2

desex the baby chickens destined for market

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of desex was in 1911

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“Desex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desex. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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desex

verb

de·sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks

: castrate, spay

capons are desexed male chickens

desex

transitive verb

de·sex (ˈ)dē-ˈseks

: castrate sense 1, spay

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