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The correct spelling is wives.
How to pronounce wives
/waɪvz/
nounIPA: /waɪvz/
Say it like: Wiv-es
The correct spelling is wives. A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse. For example: "A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen."
Usage Examples
“A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.
- 2.The female of a pair of mated animals.
- 3.An adult female human.
- 4.(collective) All females collectively; womankind.
- 5.A female person, usually an adult; a (generally adult) female sentient being, whether human, supernatural, elf, alien, etc.
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