gynandrous

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γύνανδρος (gúnandros, “of doubtful sex, womanish; warlike woman”); equivalent to gyno- (“woman”) +‎ -androus.

Adjective

gynandrous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having stamens and pistils together in a column.
    Orchids have gynandrous flowers.
  2. (philosophy) Exhibiting characteristics of both femininity and masculinity. Denotational synonym and connotational antonym of androgynous.

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