gynandrous

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γυνανδρός (gunandrós); 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 feminine and masculine. Denotational synonym and connotational antonym of androgynous.

Related terms

• androgyny
• gynandromorphic
• gynandry
• hemigynous

Translations

botany: having stamens and pistils together in a column

• Romanian: ginandru
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philosophy: exhibiting characteristics of both feminine and masculine

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• Ido: ^{(please verify)} ginandra (io)
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Anagrams

• androgynus