ETYM Latin sexus: cf. French sexe.
1. All of the feelings resulting from the urge to gratify sexual impulses; SYN. sexual urge.
2. Either of the two categories (male or female) into which most organisms are divided.
3. The properties that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive roles; SYN. gender, sexuality.
gender · sex activity · sexual activity · sexual practice · sexual urge · sexuality
To tell the sex (of young chickens).