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Androgynous Definition & Meaning

androgynous
adjective
  1. relating to or exhibiting both female and male sex organs but with a predominantly female appearance
  2. having both male and female characteristics

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  • "The misogynous, I won't have step on virgin MCs, androgynous"
    Mountain Brothers — Whiplash!

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Frequently asked questions

What does androgynous mean?
relating to or exhibiting both female and male sex organs but with a predominantly female appearance having both male and female characteristics
What part of speech is androgynous?
Androgynous is an adjective.
How many definitions does androgynous have?
Androgynous has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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