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GYNANDROUS
Etymology
Adjective
gynandrous (not comparable)
(botany) Having stamens and pistils together in a column.
(philosophy) Exhibiting characteristics of both feminine and masculine. Both denotational synonym and connotational antonym of androgynous.
Source: Wiktionary
Gy*nan"dri*an, Gy*nan"drous, a. Etym: [Gr. gy`nandros of doubtful sex; gynh` a woman + gynandre.] (Bot.)
Definition: Having stamens inserted in the pistil; belonging to the class Gynandria.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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