female symbol
Circle with cross
The female symbol (♀) is a circle with a small cross extending downward, used to indicate female sex or gender.
It derives from the astrological symbol for Venus, the Roman goddess associated with femininity.
The symbol appears on forms, in scientific notation, and in discussions of gender: The ♀ symbol marked the women's restroom.
It pairs with the male symbol (♂), derived from Mars.
- Venus de MiloArmless marble goddess statue
- womanAdult female human
- femininePertaining to women
- genderSocial identity category
- circleCurved closed shape
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- VenusVenus, Aphrodite, Venus de Milo, morning star, evening star
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