noun

1. A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

2. The female of a pair of mated animals.

   “A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen.”

Synonyms: little woman

verb

1. (said of men) to marry

noun

1. An adult female human.

2. (collective) All females collectively; womankind.

3. A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.

Synonyms: female, lady