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