Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A child or young woman, often used to describe a female who has not reached adulthood.
Girl
/ɡɜːl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The girl is happy.She is the tallest girl in her class.
Etymology:
The word girl originated in the 13th century and is possibly derived from the Middle English word gurle or girle, which referred to a young person of either sex. By the 15th century, it became specific to females.
Usage Statistics:
321 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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