gynandrous

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English

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Etymology

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

Adjective

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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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