ANDROGYNY

androgyny, hermaphroditism, bisexuality

(noun) showing characteristics of both sexes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

androgyny (usually uncountable, plural androgynies)

Hermaphroditism.

The state of having traits of both male and female genders. [from the mid 19th century]

The state of appearing to be neither feminine nor masculine.

Source: Wiktionary


An*drog"y*ny, An*drog"y*nism, n.

Definition: Union of both sexes in one individual; hermaphroditism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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