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Definition of androgynous

androgynous

/ænˈdrɑːdʒɪnəs/
an · drog · y · nous
Adverb:androgynously
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1

Partly male and partly female in appearance; of indeterminate sex or combining both masculine and feminine characteristics.

Example

"The fashion designer is famous for creating sleek, androgynous clothing that appeals to all genders."

2

Having both male and female reproductive organs or staminate and pistillate flowers in the same cluster (in biology and botany).

Example

"Several species of sedges bear androgynous spikes with male flowers at the top and female flowers at the base."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin androgynus, from Ancient Greek ἀνδρόγυνος (andrógynos), a compound of ἀνήρ (anḗr, "man") and γυνή (gunḗ, "woman").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Androgynous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/androgynous
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