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| beauty spot |
a tiny dark mark or patch applied to the face or shoulders, esp. by a woman to accentuate the fairness of her skin. [1/2 definitions] |
| begum |
a high-ranking Muslim woman, often a widow. |
| beldam |
an old woman, esp. one who is ugly. |
| belle |
a popular and admired woman, usu. young and often considered the most outstanding beauty at a social event or in a social circle. |
| B-girl |
a woman employed by a drinking establishment to act as a companion for male customers and entice them to buy expensive drinks. |
| biddy2 |
(informal) a fussy or talkative old woman. |
| bimbo |
(slang) a woman, esp. one considered to be stupid, silly, or sexually promiscuous. |
| bitch |
(offensive) a difficult or lewd woman. [1/3 definitions] |
| bitchy |
(slang) usu. of a woman, malicious or bad-tempered. |
| blonde |
of a girl or woman, having light-colored hair. [2 definitions] |
| bluestocking |
a learned woman, esp. an intellectual and literary one. |
| bondswoman1 |
a woman who provides bail or surety for another. |
| bosom |
the front part of the chest, esp. that of a woman. [1/7 definitions] |
| bosomy |
of a woman, having large or prominent breasts. |
| bride1 |
a woman who is newly married or is about to be married. |
| bridesmaid |
a woman who attends the bride in a wedding ceremony. |
| Britannia |
Great Britain or the British Empire, often represented as a seated, helmeted woman holding a trident. [1/3 definitions] |
| broad |
(usu. offensive) a woman. [1/7 definitions] |
| busgirl |
a woman or girl who works in a restaurant setting tables, clearing dishes, or the like. |
| businesswoman |
a woman who works in business or commerce. |
| buxom |
of a woman, having a large bosom. [2 definitions] |
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