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Synonyms for Distaff & Similar Words

Definition of distaff

adjective
  1. characteristic of or peculiar to a woman; "female sensitiveness"; "female suffrage"
noun
  1. the sphere of work by women
  2. the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning

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What are synonyms for distaff?
Synonyms for distaff include: female, feminine.
How many synonyms does distaff have?
Distaff has 2 synonyms.

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