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gynandrous

Syllabification: (gy·nan·drous)
Pronunciation: /gīˈnandrəs, jinˈan-/
Definition of gynandrous

adjective

Botany
  • (of a flower) having stamens and pistil united in one column, as in orchids.
  • (of a person or animal) hermaphrodite.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek gunandros 'of doubtful sex' (from gunē 'woman' + anēr, andr- 'man, male') + -ous

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