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Epicene Definition & Meaning

epicene
adjective
  1. having an ambiguous sexual identity
  2. having unsuitable feminine qualities
noun
  1. one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made

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Frequently asked questions

What does epicene mean?
having an ambiguous sexual identity having unsuitable feminine qualities one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
What part of speech is epicene?
Epicene is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does epicene have?
Epicene has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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