gynandrous
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Ancient Greek γύνανδρος (gúnandros, “of doubtful sex, womanish; warlike woman”); equivalent to gyno- (“woman”) + -androus.
Adjective[edit]
gynandrous (not comparable)
- (botany) Having stamens and pistils together in a column.
- Orchids have gynandrous flowers.
- (philosophy) Exhibiting characteristics of both feminine and masculine. Denotational synonym and connotational antonym of androgynous.
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
botany: having stamens and pistils together in a column
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philosophy: exhibiting characteristics of both feminine and masculine
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