adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Having stamens and pistils together in a column. not-comparable

   "Orchids have gynandrous flowers."

2. 2
   Exhibiting characteristics of both femininity and masculinity. Denotational synonym and connotational antonym of androgynous. not-comparable

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epicene

Example

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"Orchids have gynandrous flowers."

Etymology

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

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