girlfriend
or girl friend
[ gurl-frend ]
/ ˈgɜrlˌfrɛnd /
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noun
a frequent or favorite female companion; sweetheart.
a female friend.
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British Dictionary definitions for girlfriend
girlfriend
/ (ˈɡɜːlˌfrɛnd) /
noun
a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart
any female friend
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