anile
adjective
often disparaging
: being or resembling an old woman : of or like that of an old woman
—often used to suggest qualities (such as foolishness or prudishness) or conditions (such as mental or physical decline) stereotypically associated with elderly women
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“Anile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anile. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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